Chennai: July 23, 2021 –Under Armour, the world’s largest human performance brand has partnered Indian mixed martial arts athlete Ritu Phogat, furthering its mission of engaging, empowering, and inspiring athletes everywhere.
Ritu Phogat joins the brand’s exclusive list of athletes that include Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Anthony Joshua, Jordan Spieth, Michael Phelps and Dwayne Johnson among others. Popularly known as the Indian Tigress in the MMA fraternity, she comes from a famed wrestling family. She has been training since the age of 8 and has several accolades to her name in her wrestling and MMA career.
Commenting on the partnership, Ritu Phogat said, “I am delighted and honored to join the list of elite athletes who have taken Under Armour’s values and principles to a new generation of athletes. Under Armour’s aim of helping athletes around the globe to put in the work to achieve their goals resonates with the mindset I carried with myself when I entered the ring for the first time. Every product by Under Armour is a quest to build authentic and innovative solutions that enable athletes like me to perform better. I am sure with this association, I would be able to rediscover and expand my limits.”
Talking about the partnership, Tushar Goculdas, Managing Director Under Armour India, said, “From everyday athletes to the world’s best, Under Armour’s equips focused performers to strive and push their limits. Ritu Phogat has excelled in the international arena with her resilience, grit, and determination. We are privileged to contribute in her constant pursuit of performing better with our finest sports gear.”
