Adult male

Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament: Sohail Khan, one of India’s most successful Kudo athletes, has secured his spot in the Indian team for the upcoming Fourth Kudo Asian Championship 2025. The selection trials were held on August 2 and 3 at the Athletica Fitness Centre in Surat, Gujarat. Sohail delivered two strong performances in the Adult Male -250 PI category to book his place in the national squad.

Sohail won his first fight by knockout against Biri Tasso of Arunachal Pradesh. In the final, he defeated Rajasthan’s Abhimanyu Godara through a submission. With these strong results, he earned his place in the Indian squad for the championship, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan from November 1 to 4.

Speaking after his qualification, Sohail said, “It feels amazing to be selected to represent India again. Every fight is a chance to prove how hard I’ve worked. I’m grateful to my coaches, family, and supporters. My full focus is now on preparing for the Asian Championship and winning a medal for the country.”