Kavita Devi, popularly known as competitive powerlifter, has become the first ever Indian woman to be signed by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Jinder Mahal the current WWE champion, confirmed this new during her recent visit to the capital.
Kavita Devi has won a gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games. She is known for being the first Indian woman to compete in a WWE ring, as she was a featured participant in the Mae Young Classic women’s tournament. The powerlifter is expected to begin training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this January!
She said “It was a privilege to be the first Indian woman to compete in WWE. Participating in the Mae Young Classic with some of the best female performers in the world was a great learning experience. Now I am looking forward to pursuing my dream of becoming the first WWE Women’s Champion from India.”
Way to go girl! :’)
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