Nepal’s Dhami and Kakshapati step into international MMA spotlight

Sangita Dhami, a former South Asian Games wrestling gold medallist, and Kunjan Kakshapati aim for crucial wins in Bengaluru, India, as they build toward bigger MMA opportunities.

Sangita Dhami was 19 when she won a gold medal in wrestling for the first time. It was at the 13th South Asian Games in December 2019 in Nepal. Dhami was competing in the women’s 55kg category.