Ritu Phogat selected for ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’; Says, “I feel honored”


Ritu Phogat selected for ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’; Says, “I feel honored”

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The former Indian Wrestling champion Ritu Phogat is also a ONE Championship atomweight contender. As per a recent announcement she will be joining the promotion’s other five martial artists for an upcoming reality show named, “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition.”

Phogat is not a novice to the big screens. Her family has been an inspiration for the 2016 movie ‘Dangal‘. “Dangal” was a blockbuster movie based on his family.

However, Ritu Phogat hasn’t got any screen time in “Dangal” but things are different this time. She will get a screen time on “The Apprentice.”

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Expressing her feelings about this selection she said, “It feels really good to be selected to guest star on ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. I feel honored and privileged to appear on the show with so many top leaders of the business world.” 

The other martial artists participating in this event are-

ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion “Unstoppable” Angela Lee, ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan, and multiple-time Karate World Champion “Super” Sage Northcutt.

Phogat said that as an athelete one is always a part of the team and everyone helps one another in achieving a common goal.

“Similarly, in business, there are individuals with special skill sets, and they come together and work together. Here also, to achieve common and individual goals.”, the multiple-time Indian Wrestling Champion added.

 “It will be very interesting to observe, learn, and connect with my experience on ‘The Apprentice.’ I’m also looking forward to participating in the physical challenges with the contestants.”

On this event, these 6 superstars will strive to push 16 contestants through a high level of physical challenges. All will be vining for a $250,000USD contract and the chance to work alongside ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

CEO expresses excitement

The CEO has also expresses his excitement over the selection of Ritu Phogat. “I am excited to announce the ONE Championship athletes and World Champions ready to join me on ‘The Apprentice.:ONE Championship Edition’ as special guest stars,” Sityodtong said.

He said that their athletes were the backbone of their organization. He added that their performance will inspire and mentor their contestants. “It is my honor to star alongside these amazing human beings on the show.”, Chaitri added.

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