Akshay Prashant Ganpule (born 22 September 1998) is an Indian Kho Kho player who currently plays for the Rajasthan Warriors in the Ultimate Kho Kho.[1]
Early life
editAkshay was born on 22 September 1998, in Pune, Maharashtra. He is a graduate in Computer Science from Sir Parashurambhau College.
Sports achievements
editAkshay started his sports career at a young age. He initially played for Nava Maharashtra Sangh. He won a gold medal in the 2019 South Asian Games held in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has been a two-time Gold and silver medallist in the Senior National Tournaments.[1][2] Akshay has also been a four-time gold medallist in the Federation Level Kho Kho Tournaments. After joining the Indian Railways, he was a player in the Railways squad, which won the National Tournaments in 2021.[3] In 2022, he was selected to play in the Ultimate Kho Kho. He plays for the Rajasthan Warriors and was elected as its vice-captain in 2023.
In recognition of his achievements, the Government of Maharashtra conferred him with the Shiv Chhatrapati Award, the highest prestigious sports award honoured annually to the players of Maharashtra by the Government of Maharashtra in India.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Ultimate Kho Kho: Rajasthan Warriors announce captain, vice-captain for season two". www.aninews.in. 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Indian men's and women's Kho Kho teams storm into the finals; aim for second consecutive gold at the 13th South Asian Games". Sportskeeda. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ Pansare, Rajesh (2022-07-14). "Kho Kho league lets players dream of better future". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "शिवछत्रपती राज्य क्रीडा पुरस्कार जाहीर". www.mahasamvad.in. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ Chougule, Amruta (2023-07-15). "पुण्यातील 28 खेळाडूंना 'शिवछत्रपती' क्रीडा पुरस्कार". www.pudhari.news. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "राज्य शिवछत्रपती क्रीडा पुरस्कार जाहीर... बघा संपूर्ण यादी..." India Darpan Live. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
See also
edit- Athletics in India
- Kho Kho
- Sport in India - overview of Sports tradition in India