Sikandar Shaikh Pehlwan: India Wrestling Star in the Making
Sikarndar was an inhabitant of Mohol village of Solapur, Maharashtra, who rose to become a prominent figure in the world of traditional Indian wrestling, or Kushti.. Born into a wrestling family, he started his career in 1936 at the age of 14. With the help of some good coaches, he continued to train vigorously and wrestle, first in the 86 kg class and later in the 125 kg heavyweight category.
Career Highlights
Crisscrossing across the North Indian wrestlers’ turf over the years, he had his national breakthrough after several outstanding performances in prestigious tournaments, including the Rustam-e-Hind Kesari title. These big-name wins certainly prove him to be a more than promising wrestler, but also attest to his hard work and commitment to the sport.
Early life and personal background
Sikandar had to face financial challenges from an early age due to his middle-class background. In fact, to lend a hand to his family, he would flip a coin with his father regarding meals, many times managing with just one. Yet, he never gave up wrestling and, besides working, he would still juggle both intense training and academics. That resilience and discipline remain among the factors that great Sikandar will never stop thanking for his shining career.
Attributes
Height: 6 feet
Weight: Approximately 85 kg
Build: Muscular and athletic, having undergone rigorous training.
Training and Diet
Sikandar trains rigorously each day at the Gangavesh Talim in Kolhapur, honing strength, agility, and technique. A diet washed down with streams of disciplined training is meticulously laid out in support of hard physical activity, being high in protein and well-balanced.
Discipline and consistency applied in training and living have always nurtured his growth into an athlete.
In his wrestling career, Sikandar has won many accolades and different awards for his wrestling skills.
He is known for his extraordinary technique, strategy on the mat, and his ability to overcome strong opponents under pressure. His rising name has motivated young athletes in Maharashtra and all over India to take to traditional wrestling with great seriousness.
Future Aspirations
Conversion into his prospects in the future, Sikandar will try to represent the country at the biggest international competitions, the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. His long-term goal is to bring glory to this country while developing an atmosphere wherein Kushti is a celebrated sport.
Conclusions
With them by his side, it is a story of grit, persistence, and pure passion from the obscure Maharashtra village up the lonely, slippery mountaintop of national wrestling: still training and competing, he gives his best abilities to inspire emboldened wrestlers and sports enthusiasts all through India.
