Venue: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Date: 19 June 2026
India’s sporting landscape is undergoing a revolution! Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and other burgeoning sports are no longer on the fringe—they are carving out a significant space for themselves. The recent “Raising An Athlete” Sports Talk Series, organized by Equalsportz at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, was a landmark event that saw Crosstrain Fight Club take center stage in discussions about the future of India’s rapidly growing sporting disciplines. Our Founder & CEO, Siddharth Singh, shared the panel with leading personalities from the Indian sports ecosystem, highlighting the increasing relevance of combat sports.
The esteemed invitation extended to Crosstrain Fight Club to participate in the Equalsportz Sports Talk Series at the renowned India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, underscores our influence within the Indian combat sports ecosystem.
Under the title “Understanding Emerging Sports in India,” the panel discussion brought together a diverse group of sports experts to explore the expanding world of non-traditional sports and the unique opportunities they offer to athletes.
Siddharth Singh offered valuable perspectives from the combat sports arena, discussing:
The meteoric rise of MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in India
The absolute necessity for a structured approach to athlete training and development
The inherent challenges faced by emerging sports disciplines
Creating viable and sustainable career paths for aspiring young athletes
Developing a strong ecosystem for combat sports in India
While the spotlight often remains on traditional sports, it’s crucial to acknowledge the emergence of a new generation of Indian athletes making waves in disciplines such as:
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Grappling
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
These sports are not just about physical prowess; they also foster invaluable life skills such as discipline, resilience, unwavering confidence, and mental fortitude—traits that translate far beyond the sporting arena.
The panel concluded with a shared consensus: India’s future sporting champions will be far more diverse, and investing in coaching, infrastructure, and athlete education is the only way forward.
Since its inception, Crosstrain Fight Club has been driven by a clear mission:
To cultivate world-class MMA athletes
To propagate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across the length and breadth of India
To produce highly qualified and certified coaches
To organize high-caliber professional combat sports tournaments
To provide international exposure opportunities for our promising young talent
Our participation at the Equalsportz forum at the India Habitat Centre reinforces Crosstrain’s position as a leading force in Indian combat sports.
A major barrier for emerging sports is the lack of widespread understanding. Exceptionally talented individuals often fail to reach their full potential because parents, schools, and communities are not fully aware of the benefits and potential of disciplines like MMA and BJJ.
Events like the Equalsportz Sports Talk Series, held at the India Habitat Centre, are critical for bridging this divide. By bringing together:
Coaches
Sports administrators
Parents
Athletes
Sports entrepreneurs
Industry leaders
we can collectively create a more informed and supportive environment for every aspiring athlete.
Sharing the stage with distinguished leaders from various sectors of the sports world at the prestigious India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, serves as a clear indicator of the tremendous progress made by Indian MMA.
For Crosstrain Fight Club, this event was more than just a panel discussion; it was an honor to represent the collective spirit of the many athletes, coaches, and martial artists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of combat sports in India.
As MMA and BJJ continue their ascent, our resolve to nurture champions both inside and outside the cage remains unshakable.
The future of Indian combat sports is incredibly promising. Through our relentless focus on athlete development, coach education, organizing premier tournaments, and strategic collaborations with organizations like Equalsportz, Crosstrain Fight Club is paving the way for the next generation of Indian martial artists.
As more platforms recognize the immense potential of emerging sports, the opportunities for Indian athletes will undoubtedly grow.
We are immensely proud to have been part of this vital Equalsportz event at the India Habitat Centre, contributing to the discussions that will help shape the future of emerging sports in India.
Venue: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Date: 19 June 2026
India’s sporting landscape is undergoing a revolution! Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and other burgeoning sports are no longer on the fringe—they are carving out a significant space for themselves. The recent “Raising An Athlete” Sports Talk Series, organized by Equalsportz at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, was a landmark event that saw Crosstrain Fight Club take center stage in discussions about the future of India’s rapidly growing sporting disciplines. Our Founder & CEO, Siddharth Singh, shared the panel with leading personalities from the Indian sports ecosystem, highlighting the increasing relevance of combat sports.
The esteemed invitation extended to Crosstrain Fight Club to participate in the Equalsportz Sports Talk Series at the renowned India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, underscores our influence within the Indian combat sports ecosystem.
Under the title “Understanding Emerging Sports in India,” the panel discussion brought together a diverse group of sports experts to explore the expanding world of non-traditional sports and the unique opportunities they offer to athletes.
Siddharth Singh offered valuable perspectives from the combat sports arena, discussing:
The meteoric rise of MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in India
The absolute necessity for a structured approach to athlete training and development
The inherent challenges faced by emerging sports disciplines
Creating viable and sustainable career paths for aspiring young athletes
Developing a strong ecosystem for combat sports in India
While the spotlight often remains on traditional sports, it’s crucial to acknowledge the emergence of a new generation of Indian athletes making waves in disciplines such as:
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Grappling
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
These sports are not just about physical prowess; they also foster invaluable life skills such as discipline, resilience, unwavering confidence, and mental fortitude—traits that translate far beyond the sporting arena.
The panel concluded with a shared consensus: India’s future sporting champions will be far more diverse, and investing in coaching, infrastructure, and athlete education is the only way forward.
Since its inception, Crosstrain Fight Club has been driven by a clear mission:
To cultivate world-class MMA athletes
To propagate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across the length and breadth of India
To produce highly qualified and certified coaches
To organize high-caliber professional combat sports tournaments
To provide international exposure opportunities for our promising young talent
Our participation at the Equalsportz forum at the India Habitat Centre reinforces Crosstrain’s position as a leading force in Indian combat sports.
A major barrier for emerging sports is the lack of widespread understanding. Exceptionally talented individuals often fail to reach their full potential because parents, schools, and communities are not fully aware of the benefits and potential of disciplines like MMA and BJJ.
Events like the Equalsportz Sports Talk Series, held at the India Habitat Centre, are critical for bridging this divide. By bringing together:
Coaches
Sports administrators
Parents
Athletes
Sports entrepreneurs
Industry leaders
we can collectively create a more informed and supportive environment for every aspiring athlete.
Sharing the stage with distinguished leaders from various sectors of the sports world at the prestigious India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, serves as a clear indicator of the tremendous progress made by Indian MMA.
For Crosstrain Fight Club, this event was more than just a panel discussion; it was an honor to represent the collective spirit of the many athletes, coaches, and martial artists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of combat sports in India.
As MMA and BJJ continue their ascent, our resolve to nurture champions both inside and outside the cage remains unshakable.
The future of Indian combat sports is incredibly promising. Through our relentless focus on athlete development, coach education, organizing premier tournaments, and strategic collaborations with organizations like Equalsportz, Crosstrain Fight Club is paving the way for the next generation of Indian martial artists.
As more platforms recognize the immense potential of emerging sports, the opportunities for Indian athletes will undoubtedly grow.
We are immensely proud to have been part of this vital Equalsportz event at the India Habitat Centre, contributing to the discussions that will help shape the future of emerging sports in India.