Aslam Inamdar

Aslam Inamdar
Personal information
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndian
Born (2000-02-23) 23 February 2000 (age 24)
Sport
CountryIndia
SportKabaddi
LeaguePro Kabaddi League
TeamPuneri Paltan(2021-Present)
Medal record
Men's Kabaddi
Representing  India
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Team

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]

Early life

Inamdar 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

  1. ^ "Aslam Inamdar profile - Age, Raid Points, Tackles, Position, Team, Records, Profile - vivo Pro Kabaddi". vivo Pro Kabaddi League. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023". Firstpost. 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. ^ "We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects". The Times of India. 4 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish". India Today. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  5. ^ "India win men's kabaddi gold after controversial final against Iran involving one hour stoppage". ESPN. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Dream big--Kabaddi player Aslam Inamdar's motto for himself, his village youth". Hindustan Times. 8 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Aslam Inamdar Bio & Stats | Puneri Paltan | Pro Kabaddi Season 9". Kabaddi Adda. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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