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Indian Kudo fighter Sohail Khan is set to face Pakistan’s Abdullah in the Kudo World Cup 2025. He enters the tournament as the 12th seed with a strong track record. Sohail recently won his 22nd national gold and remains unbeaten in domestic competitions. The match will be streamed live on KumiteTechnology’s YouTube channel.

Key Points: India's Sohail Khan Faces Pakistan at Kudo World Cup 2025

  • Sohail Khan seeded 12th in M-250 category at Kudo World Cup
  • Won bronze at Kudo Eurasian Cup 2024
  • Unbeaten in 22 national tournaments
  • Mentored by India’s national coach Hanshi Mehul Vora
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India's Sohail Khan to face Pakistan at Kudo World Cup 2025 in Bulgaria

Indian Kudo star Sohail Khan to battle Pakistan's Abdullah in the Kudo World Cup 2025 Round of 16 in Bulgaria.

"Sohail remains unbeaten in national tournaments, clinching his 22nd gold at the Kudo National Championship. – Kudo International Federation"

Bulgaria, July 4

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.

A well-recognised name in the Indian Kudo circuit, Sohail has had an impressive journey. He was the gold medalist at the Junior Kudo World Cup 2017 and has won four gold medals at the Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament. In 2023, he made it to the quarter-finals of the Senior Kudo World Championship.

Most recently, Sohail clinched his 22nd consecutive national-level gold medal at the 3rd Kudo National Championship 2025-26, held in Pune from May 16 to 22. Representing Madhya Pradesh, Sohail remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and defeated Vabhan Chaturvedi of Rajasthan 6-0 in the final.

Spearheading his preparation has been an elite support team that includes Dr Mohammad Aijaz Khan (head coach), Harikant Tiwari (conditioning coach) and Deepak Tiwari (strengthening coach). Sohail also receives invaluable mentorship from Hanshi Mehul Vora, India’s national coach.

The Kudo World Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on KumiteTechnology's YouTube channel.

- IANS

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Priya S
Amazing to see Indian martial artists getting global recognition! But can we please have better coverage on mainstream sports channels instead of just YouTube? Our athletes deserve prime time visibility.
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Aryan P
Sohail bhai's record is insane! 22 national golds? That's some next level dominance. Hope he gets the same support as cricket players get. Kudo needs more sponsorships in India!
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Sarah B
As an expat following Indian sports, I'm thrilled to see this! The India-Pakistan rivalry extends beyond cricket. Will definitely wake up early to watch the stream from Canada. Best of luck Sohail!
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Vikram M
Respect to his coaching team too - Dr. Khan and others. Shows how diverse talent comes together for sports excellence. Let's keep politics out and just celebrate the sport! 🙏
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Kavya N
Why isn't DD Sports covering this? We always complain about lack of sporting culture but ignore such champions. At least share the YouTube link widely! #SupportIndianSports
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Michael C
Impressive credentials! His Eurasian Cup performance shows he can handle pressure. The Pakistan match will be tough but winnable. Hope he gets proper recovery time between bouts.

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