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Personal information | |||
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Native name | Golden boy of Madhya Pradesh | ||
Full name | Mohd Sohail Khan | ||
Nationality | Indian | ||
Born | August 18, 1999 Sagar, Madhya Pradesh | ||
Education | Bachelor's of Arts | ||
Alma mater | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University | ||
Occupation | Kudo artiste | ||
Years active | 2012 | ||
Employer(s) | Income Tax Department, Mumbai | ||
Sport | |||
Coached by | Dr. Mohammad Aijaz Khan | ||
Achievements and titles | |||
World finals | 1 GOLD | ||
National finals | 21 GOLD | ||
Highest world ranking | 1 World Champion | ||
Medal record
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Updated on World Champion 2017, Euroasian Medalist, World Championship 2023, 21 times national champion,4 times Internation champion |
Sohail Khan (born 18 August 1999), widely known as the Golden Boy of Madhya Pradesh, is a Kudo martial artist who has gained international recognition for his skills in this hybrid martial art. [1] [2] Kudo, which combines striking, throwing, [3] and grappling techniques, is recognized widely and in India as a safe yet better combat sport. He has since become a dominant figure in the sport, winning an impressive 19 consecutive national gold medals. [4] [5] [6]
He hailed from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India. He did his schooling at Mahar Regiment Public School, Deepak Memorial School (high schooling), and then a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University. [7] [8] [9]
In 2017, he earned the prestigious title of World Champion of Kudo (MMA), a big achievement in his career. [10] In 2023, Sohail represented India at the World Championship in Tokyo. [11] [12] Alongside his Kudo success, he has also won national medals in taekwondo and karate and represented Madhya Pradesh in kabaddi and athletics. [13] [14]
Sohail was named in the MP30 Under 30 list, where he was dubbed the Golden Boy of Madhya Pradesh. [15] Bollywood actor Shihan Akshay Kumar also recognized Sohail's talent and presented an award at the National Kudo Championship. [16] Sohail won a gold medal for India in the World Championship, where he overcame a strong opponent. [17] [18]
His participated in the 14th Kudo National Tournament, 4th Federation Cup, and Akshay Kumar 15th International Kudo Tournament. [19] Now, he is training for the Asian Championship and aims to represent India in the Olympics. [20] [21] [22]
He conducts women's self-defense camps, reaching over 10,000 women in Sagar annually, and collaborates with local authorities to provide sports kits for girls. [23] [24] His efforts in empowering women have been acknowledged by the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamalnath. He founded the NGO "Helping Hands", which was initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sohail supports community service beyond his sporting activities. [4] [25]
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