Trans mom raises adopted daughter to be gold-winning kickboxer

Meet Shabana, a 65-year-old transgender woman from Mysuru, India who went from begging on the streets to raising her adopted daughter, Bibi Fathima, into a gold-medal-winning kickboxer.

Here’s the real story behind how they made it happen.

Years ago, Shabana faced a lot of challenges. Surviving on the streets of Mysuru, her life was tough. Then, when her cousin abandoned four daughters, Shabana made a decision that would change everything — she adopted them, despite having almost nothing herself.

One of those girls was Bibi Fathima, who had an unusual passion: kickboxing.

At just 12, Fathima was determined to pursue her passion, even breaking open her piggy bank to enroll at a local kickboxing academy. Shabana, despite her limited means, supported her every step of the way.

What started as a dream turned into a serious pursuit.

Training hard every day, Fathima’s talent quickly caught the eye of her coaches. And it wasn’t long before the medals started rolling in.

She’s now racked up 23 medals in various district, state, and national competitions. Her latest win is a gold medal at the 16th Karnataka State Kickboxing Championship.

Fathima isn’t stopping at state competitions. She’s gearing up for even bigger tournaments in 2025, with plans to take on the national and international kickboxing scene.

Shabana, always by her side, is ready to support her through whatever comes next.

Fathima’s goals are clear; she’s already dreaming of one day becoming a coach herself.

This mother-daughter duo is already making waves, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.