Ashok shinde

Pro Kabaddi League: In the heart of rural Maharashtra, a young boy's passion for kabaddi has blossomed into a remarkable success story that embodies the transformative power of sport. Aslam Inamdar, the current captain of PKL team Puneri Paltan, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a champion in the world’s top kabaddi league.

Aslam's tryst with kabaddi began in 2010 when he was just a school student in third grade. However, the path was far from easy. "My brother used to play kabaddi, and seeing him, I started. Our family's financial condition wasn't good. I worked wherever I got the opportunity to earn money, but I never stopped playing kabaddi," Aslam recalls, highlighting the determination that would later become a key part of his career.

The advent of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2014 revolutionised the sport in India, offering players like Aslam a platform to showcase their talents. For him, the opportunity came in season 7. "My life changed completely when I came to PKL in season 7. Now, I'm able to fulfill most of the dreams I had."