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Janhvi Kapoor left shaken as Ram Charan fan rushes at him; star’s MMA bodyguard steps in | Telugu News

Janhvi Kapoor left shaken as Ram Charan fan rushes at him; star’s MMA bodyguard steps in | Telugu News

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A promotional event for Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi briefly turned chaotic after a fan broke through security and rushed towards the actor. The unexpected moment left co-star Janhvi Kapoor visibly startled. The video has since been widely shared across social media. The incident took place at a promotional event in Vijayawada on Monday, attended by Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor and director Buchi Babu Sana. Videos circulating online show security personnel quickly stepping in after the fan managed to get alarmingly close to the stage. In one of the clips shared by fan pages on X, a man can be seen running towards Ram Charan in an attempt to meet his favourite star. Interestingly, the fan appeared to have adopted a hairstyle similar to that of the actor, prompting several reactions online. However, before he could get any closer, security personnel intervened. Ram Charan’s personal bodyguard, MMA fighter Kevin Kunta, was seen pulling the fan away as security moved swiftly to control the situation. The sudden commotion appeared to catch Janhvi Kapoor off guard. As …

Know all about Ram Charan’s bodyguard who’s grabbing attention; Peddi star reacts to MMA fighter’s newfound fame

Know all about Ram Charan’s bodyguard who’s grabbing attention; Peddi star reacts to MMA fighter’s newfound fame

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Recently, Ram Charan’s bodyguard grabbed attention when he accompanied the Telugu star for the promotions of his upcoming film Peddi. Pictures and videos of him began circulating, with many surprised to learn that Ram’s bodyguard, Kevin Kunta, is also an MMA fighter. The actor was asked about the bodyguard’s newfound stardom on one of the promotional interviews, and here’s how he reacted. Ram Charan’s bodyguard Kevin Kunta has been working with him for four years now. Ram Charan jokes someone will bribe his bodyguard In one of the Hindi promotional interviews with Amit Bhatia, Ram spoke about Kevin making headlines. He joked, “Aap log itna famous bana diya usko, abhi mai bahar nahi allow kar raha hoon usko. Usko ek chocolate de, biscuit de, aur mere baare mei…they might bribe him. (Everyone made him so famous, I’m not allowing him to go outside. They might bribe him with chocolate or a biscuit to talk about me).” When Boman Irani added that he’s not sure that would work, Ram added, “Mr Kevin (points to him off-screen). …

‘I like Aamir Khan’: Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming says she would want to see a sequel to Dangal

‘I like Aamir Khan’: Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming says she would want to see a sequel to Dangal

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Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming secured a dominant victory over India’s Puja Tomar at Road to UFC Season 5 in Macau, but it was her unexpected Aamir Khan and Dangal shoutout after the fight that quickly became one of the biggest talking points online. ‘I like Aamir Khan’: Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming hopes for Dangal 2 in viral interview. Competing inside the Galaxy Arena in Macau, Shi Ming submitted Puja Tomar in the very first round of their strawweight clash. While Indian MMA fans were left disappointed after Tomar’s difficult outing, the atmosphere inside the arena shifted moments later when Shi Ming delivered an emotional post-fight speech referencing Aamir Khan and his iconic sports drama Dangal. The Chinese fighter, who also works as a practicing internal medicine doctor, spoke openly about how deeply the film had inspired her journey in combat sports and even jokingly suggested that her own story deserves a sequel. Shi Ming’s Dangal comment steals the spotlight Although the fight itself ended quickly, Shi Ming’s Octagon interview unexpectedly became one of …

MMA fighter killed in bear attack in Canada

MMA fighter killed in bear attack in Canada

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The Indian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Hrishikesh Koloth was killed in a rare bear attack early this month in Canada. Hrishikesh was working at a remote uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan on May 8 when the incident took place. The 27-year-old from Kerala had relocated to Canada three years ago to live with his older brother, Arjun, in Penticton, British Columbia. He was employed as a contract technician at the Zoo Bay property operated by Vancouver-based UraniumX Discovery Corp, near Nordbye Lake, approximately 850 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. Following the attack, a civilian worker on the site shot and killed the bear. Koloth was also a passionate boxer and had been actively training for over a decade with dreams of making it to the UFC. His untimely death cut short both his professional aspirations and his promising athletic journey. “That was his dream. That’s why he came here. He wanted to fight in the UFC,” Arjun was quoted as saying by CBC. UraniumX Discovery Corp CEO Esen Boldkhuu said in a statement, “We …

India wins three medals in the youth category of Asian MMA Championships

India wins three medals in the youth category of Asian MMA Championships

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Indian teenagers had an impressive outing at the 2025 Asian MMA Championships, winning 3 medals in the youth division in Lebanon on Monday. Ishaq Imthiyaz clinched the silver medal in the U13 boys’ 52Kg category, while Rewa Bhadouria (U13 girls’ 52 kg) and Omgowda Jantli (U11 boys’ 52 Kg) won bronze medals. Ishaq had a tremendous start to the tournament, winning the first three bouts of the pool stage, but then in the final match, he fell short to home favourite Ramy Kairouz. Meanwhile, Rewa was the only girl from India to medal at the youth category after finishing third in the pool with two wins out of four bouts. On the other hand, 11-year-old Omgowda had faced defeats in all three of his bouts but still finished in top-4 and clinched the bronze medal. India has also confirmed two medals in the junior categories, as Aarya Choudhary (48Kg) and Palak Sharma (62 Kg) had a direct bye to their respective finals tomorrow. Additionally, India’s only participant in the senior women’s category, Khushboo Nishad (48 …

Athletes to be housed in a floating Athletes Village

Athletes to be housed in a floating Athletes Village

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The athletes participating in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will be in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The organisers plan to house the athletes on a luxury cruise ship docked at Nagoya Port, a first-ever floating Athletes’ Village in the Asian Games. It will be one of those rare occasions where there won’t be a dedicated Games Village. The 20th edition of the games are to be held at two prefectures in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The floating villages are said to aid the logistics and housing efforts. The makeshift floating village will be in addition to hotels that will be used for other athletes and officials. 🚨#DidYouKnow | 2026 Asian Games athletes to be housed in floating Athlete’s Village🚢 ⛴️Luxury cruise ships docked at Nagoya port to be used as Games Village. 👉The games are to be held at two prefectures in Japan & floating villages are said to aid the logistics and housing… pic.twitter.com/CaEEiWCKC8 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 30, 2025 So far, India have won 779 medals at the Asian …

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained

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Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is all set to make its debut at the Asian Games during the 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya, the Olympic Council of Asia announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, cricket has retained his spot in the Asian Games roster after making a return during the delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games will mark cricket’s fourth appearance at the continental games, having previously been played at the 2010 Guangzhou and 2014 Incheon Games. “The latest development in the compilation of the sports programme came at the 41st meeting of the AINAGOC Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on Monday, April 28, when cricket and Mixed Martial Arts were both formally approved,” a release from the Olympic Council of Asia read. MMA will feature a total of six events and will be clubbed under the combat sports list along with Kurash and Ju-jitsu. The OCA also announced that cricket will be hosted at the Aichi prefecture though the exact location has yet not been finalised. This is a massive boost …

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained, confirms Olympic Council of Asia

MMA set to make Asian Games debut in 2026; Cricket retained, confirms Olympic Council of Asia

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The Olympic Council of Asia confirmed on Tuesday that cricket has been retained for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, while Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is set to make its debut at the quadrennial showpiece. The Asian Games 2026 are scheduled to be held in Japan’s Aichi and Nagoya prefectures from September 19 to October 4, with around 15,000 athletes expected to compete. “The latest development in the compilation of the sports programme came at the 41st meeting of the AINAGOC Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on Monday, April 28, when cricket and Mixed Martial Arts were both formally approved,” the OCA said. The OCA confirmed that MMA will feature six medal events in its Asian Games debut and be classed as a discipline under Combat Sports, along with kurash and jujitsu. Story continues below this ad MMA is an ever-growing segment in India, with two fighters — Anshul Jubli and Pooja Tomar — making their way to the cash-rich Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), opening doors for many aspiring fighters. Cricket, meanwhile, will make …

Cricket, MMA Confirmed For Asian Games 2026 In Japan

Cricket, MMA Confirmed For Asian Games 2026 In Japan

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Representational image© AFP Tokyo : Cricket has been confirmed for the 2026 edition of the Asian Games to be held in Japan next year in September-October, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Tuesday. A press note on OCA’s official website said that cricket and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are set to be included in the competition. “The latest development in the compilation of the sports programme came at the 41st meeting of the AINAGOC Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on Monday, April 28, when cricket and Mixed Martial Arts were both formally approved,” the press note said. “The venue for cricket will be in Aichi prefecture, but the exact location has not been decided. Interest will be high, not only because of cricket’s popularity in South Asia in particular but also because the T20 (20 overs per side) format will be included in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. This will be cricket’s first appearance in the Olympics since 1900 in Paris, where Great Britain beat France by 158 …

MMA to debut in 2026 Asian Games; India’s hopes hinge on ending chaos

MMA to debut in 2026 Asian Games; India’s hopes hinge on ending chaos

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New Delhi: In a landmark move, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has said that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The sport will feature six events under the combat sports category, marking a triumph for MMA’s prolonged battle for legitimacy. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan said the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). (Reuters) However, India faces a troubling dilemma. The country’s MMA scene is mired in confusion with multiple federations battling for official recognition and many more either dormant or operating as unverified entities. The absence of a unified governing body has for resulted in a chaotic environment, leaving athletes in the dark about qualification pathways in several continental and global events. The Asian MMA Association (AMMA) will oversee the event in partnership with OCA. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is yet to recognise an official federation. At least three federations have reached out to IOA seeking recognition as the national federation of …