Aslam Inamdar (born 23 February 2000) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who plays in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He began his career playing in the sub-junior nationals in Maharashtra, then joined Puneri Paltan as a raider for the 2022 PKL season.[1] In 2023, he competed for India at the 2022 Asian Games;[2][3] the team won gold, controversially defeating Iran 33–29 in the finals.[4][5] Inamdar continues to play for Jai Bajrang, a club that helped him to have stints with Union Bank and Air India.[6]
Inamdar was born 23 February 2000 and hails from Taklibhan village in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.[7] He comes from a lower-middle-class family; his mother worked as domestic help, and he cleaned at a small hotel.[6] His father passed away in 2011.[7] Inamdar's success in kabaddi has helped improve his family's financial situation tremendously.[6]
References
- ↑ Aslam Inamdar profile - Age, Raid Points, Tackles, Position, Team, Records, Profile - vivo Pro Kabaddi. vivo Pro Kabaddi League. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023. Firstpost(2023-08-26). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects. The Times of India(2023-10-04). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish. India Today. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ India win men's kabaddi gold after controversial final against Iran involving one hour stoppage. ESPN(2023-10-07). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Dream big--Kabaddi player Aslam Inamdar's motto for himself, his village youth. Hindustan Times(2022-10-08). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Aslam Inamdar Bio & Stats | Puneri Paltan | Pro Kabaddi Season 9. Kabaddi Adda. Retrieved 2023-10-07.