Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament: Sohail Khan from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, will represent India at the Kudo World Cup 2025 in Bulgaria and is set to face Pakistan's Abdullah in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
This marks an important match for the Indian fighter, who is aiming for a strong run in the global championship. The Kudo World Cup 2025 matches are scheduled to take place on July 5 and 6.
Sohail enters the tournament as the 12th seed in the M-250 category, based on the official world rankings released by the Kudo International Federation (KIF). His consistent performances at both national and international levels helped him earn this position. Most recently, he won a bronze medal at the Kudo Eurasian Cup 2024, which gave him crucial ranking points.