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How A Suspension In Class V Fueled Sohail Khan To A Historic Silver Medal At Kudo World Cup

By IANS News July 11, 2025 • 17:46 PM View: 201

The Kudo International Federation India: Sohail Khan made history in Bulgaria as he became the first Indian to reach the final of the Kudo World Cup, securing the silver medal, but his decade-long journey began in the most interesting way possible.

Hailing from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Sohail described himself as a notorious kid in school, which ultimately led to his being suspended in the fifth class. Upon his return from suspension, he was determined to change his image in front of those around him.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sohail revealed his journey, why he chose Kudo as a discipline, and more.

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