Sixteen-year-old Erica De Sequeira from Goa has been signed by Olympians Combat Academy, Chennai, becoming the academy's first Indian female athlete. The talented martial artist will now represent India at prestigious international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championships, marking a major milestone for Indian combat sports.
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