For Ritu Phogat, the past two and a half years have been transformative. Once hailed as India’s brightest MMA prospect, the 30-year-old fighter had taken a break from the sport to embrace motherhood.

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana, wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, golfer Aditi Ashok and para shooter Avani Lekhara were the other nominees.

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