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Salman Khan’s Rise From Cab Driver to Asian Games Gold

Salman Khan’s Rise From Cab Driver to Asian Games Gold
FPJ Exclusive | From Cab Driver To Chasing Asian Games Gold: Rower Salman Khan's Incredible Rise Against All Odds · freepressjournal.in

Salman Khan had to support his family after his father died when Salman was 18.

He drove an Uber cab before joining the Indian Army in 2018.

Army coaches noticed that he was tall and strong and encouraged him to try rowing.

At first, Salman did not want to row, but he eventually discovered that he was good at it.

He won important races in India and abroad.

Now he is part of India’s quadruple sculls team for the 2026 Asian Games.

His teammates are Balraj Panwar, Satnam Singh and Jakar Khan.

The team trains together to make every rowing stroke match.

Salman wants to win gold and eventually compete at the Olympics.

Key facts

Event
2026 Asian Games
Event location
Japan
Indian team
Men’s quadruple sculls
Teammates
Balraj Panwar, Satnam Singh and Jakar Khan
Army joining date
25 September 2018
Major breakthrough
Gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022
Long-term ambition
Compete at the World Championships, secure an Olympic quota and pursue an Olympic medal

Quotes

Salman Khan

Indian rower and Indian Army athlete preparing for the 2026 Asian Games

“The real turning point came in 2021 when I cleared the ergometer benchmarks and was selected for the Army Rowing Node (ARN) at CME Pune.”
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“I request all Indian sports fans to support us and keep us in their prayers.”
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