Sonam Zomba's Inspiring Journey: From Remote Village to MMA Champion in New Documentary
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Sonam Zomba's MMA Journey: From Village to Champion, a Story of Grit and Glory
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News18•09-02-2026, 17:54
Sonam Zomba's MMA Journey: From Village to Champion, a Story of Grit and Glory
•Sonam Zomba, from Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, defied societal norms to become a national MMA star.
•Initially joining a gym for self-defense in Guwahati, she overcame a serious injury in her first professional fight and family pressure to quit.
•Despite multiple severe injuries, including an elbow and knee injury, Sonam emphasized consistency over motivation, continuing her training.
•Under coach Bhabajeet, she made a comeback, achieving recognition at MFN and ultimately winning the MFN Strawweight Belt by defeating Russian fighter Anna Sefeava.
•A new documentary highlights her journey, emphasizing perseverance, daily struggles, and the importance of initial support for women in less-known sports like MMA in India.