SRINAGAR: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), which has a base price of Rs 9 lakh, has chosen Aamir Hamid Wani, a young star from Dadoora, Pulwama, making history as the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected.
Aamir from Mumbai says his interest in kabaddi began as a child. He spent the previous four years training at Mid Line Academy in Mumbai, working hard and competing at various levels before being selected by the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the PKL auction.
I am optimistic that I will do well in the future competition. “My ultimate goal is to represent India,” he explained.Aamir thanked his coach, Aniket Mhatre, and the J&K Kabaddi Association for their support throughout his journey.
He stated that, while Jammu and Kashmir has indoor stadiums, the majority of the region’s youngsters are more interested in cricket, with kabaddi garnering little attention.
“There is an abundance of talent in Jammu and Kashmir. If young people become interested in kabaddi and are properly mentored, they may do amazing things,” he concluded.His father, Abdul Hamid Wani, stated that Faisal, a Physical Education Teacher at Degree College Pulwama, first noticed Aamir’s interest in kabaddi. “Faisal Sahab pushed Aamir to pursue the sport and accompanied him to Srinagar for training.
After a year, Aamir relocated to Mumbai to pursue his aspirations, despite various hardships, including financial constraints. My son supported himself by selling dry fruits while training at his academy in Mumbai,” he explained.
