California martial artist fighting for his life after devastating injury at overseas tournament

A Fresno martial artist is fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after suffering a catastrophic head injury at an international Muay Thai tournament.

Prabhjot Singh Mann was competing in Madrid on Nov. 7 when he suffered the devastating injury and had to be airlifted to a local university hospital, where he remains in intensive care, his family said.

His loved ones launched an urgent fundraising campaign to cover the cost of a medical evacuation to the US, as well as mounting hospital bills, future treatment and rehabilitation.

The community response has been overwhelming, with donations surpassing the family’s original $400,000 goal and continuing to climb.

“With the same courage he has always shown in the ring, he is now fighting for his life,” his family wrote in the GoFundMe appeal.

Mann is surrounded by family and friends in Madrid as he faces what could be a lengthy recovery.

His loved ones describe him as a dedicated martial artist who has consistently uplifted and mentored youth in his community, and are now asking those same people to help bring him home.

“The financial burden of his care has been overwhelming for our family,” the fundraiser states.

The family is continuing to accept donations as it works to arrange his medical transport from Spain to the US.

Mann trains out of Fresno’s Three Kings Muay Thai and holds a 6-1 amateur record.

Outside the ring, he is deeply involved in the Central Valley’s Sikh community, where he volunteers to mentor local youth and teach traditional Bhangra dance.

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