Pro Panja League 2020 Athlete profile: Jagdip Kumar

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The inaugural Pro Panja League is set to take place at the Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi on 29th February 2020.

The best arm wrestlers in India are going to take part in this tournament. Arm Wrestlers from every nook and corner of the country will touchdown in the national capital for the prestigious Pro Panja League.

The registrations for this event is ongoing and can be done here. On spot, registrations for the tournament can be done on 28th February at the venue. The tournament will begin at 4:30 pm and the entry for the event is free.

Ahead of the tournament, official partner Sports India Show reached out to Jagdip Kumar, 60KG Gold medalists from the 2019 Nationals so that our readers have full information about the top Arm Wrestlers competing in the PPL.

1) What’s your name, age and where do you come from?

My Name is Jagdip Kumar. I am 35 years old. I am from Nawanshar, Punjab.

2) Which weight category do you compete in and which is your competing arm?

I am competing in the 60kg category. I compete with both my arms.

3) When did you first start arm-wrestling and which was your first arm wrestling tournament? How long have you been competing at the National level?

I have been arm-wrestling since 2000. I have won ten national championships. I am also competing in the Indo-Pak championship.

4) How would you describe your approach to arm wrestling?

I started arm wrestling as a hobby and later took it as my life goal. I am training very hard for this league.

5) What is your goal in arm wrestling? Is there any arm wrestler that you admire?

My goal is to win international Championship in arm wrestling. I admire Devon Larratt very much.

6) Is there is one Bollywood character that you most relate to or admire and why?

I admire Salman Khan because he is physically very fit.

Pro Panja League Ranking Tournament takes place at Thyagaraj Stadium New Delhi Feb29th 2020 4:30-7 pm. Be there!

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