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Akshay Bodake is an Indian Kabaddi player who gained fame in 2022 when he participated in the 9th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a defender for the Patna Pirates team.
Wiki/Biography
Akshay Bodake was born on Friday, 7 August 1998 (age 25 years; as of 2023) in Pune, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. He earned his Higher Secondary Education at M.E.S. Bhave High School in Pune. Akshay Bodake joined the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to undergo professional Kabaddi training and shifted from Maharashtra soon after completing his school education.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40 Inches, Waist: 32 Inches, Biceps: 13 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Jaywant Bodake, is a former International Kabbadi player. He has a sister.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake (middle) with his father (extreme left), brother-in-law, sister, and mother (extreme right)
Wife
Akshay Bodake is unmarried.
Career
National Level Championships
After he completed his professional Kabaddi training at SAI, Gujarat, Akshay Jaywant Bodake began taking part in various national-level Kabaddi championships, representing the state of Maharashtra. He frequently plays for Pune University.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake during a prize distribution ceremony at Pune University
In April 2023, Akshay Bodake took part in the Men’s Open Group Kabaddi competition organized by Shri Balvikas Sports Mandal, and his team, Chetak Sports Club Balewadi, came in second place.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake after winning the Men’s Open Group Kabaddi competition organized by Shri Balvikas Sports Mandal in 2023
In 2023, he participated in the Yuva Kabaddi Series, representing the Maharashtra team, and won.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake after winning the Yuva Kabaddi Series in 2023
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
In 2022, he played for the Patna Pirates team in the 9th season of PKL.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake on the poster of the Patna Pirates team
In the tenth season of the league, Akshay Bodake was chosen by the Bengal Warriors team for Rs. 13 Lakhs. However, in November 2023, he had surgery on his left knee and had to miss the Pro Kabaddi League season 10.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake after being bought by the Bengal Warriors team in 2023
Bike Collection
Akshay Bodake owns a Royal Enfield.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake with his Royal Enfield
Car Collection
Akshay Bodake owns Maruti Suzuki Artiga and Swift.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake with his car
Akshay Jaywant Bodake with his Swift
Facts/Trivia
- Akshay Bodake also goes by the name Akki.
- His jersey number is #33.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake’s jersey number
- According to him, travelling to distant places, running, dancing, hiking, and swimming are his favourite recreational activities.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake while riding a bicycle
- In 2023, soon after Akshay Bodake exited from the PKL in season 10, he shared his thoughts with his fans on social media. He wrote,
Despite all of my efforts and thoughts to give it a try this season without surgery, unfortunately it won’t be possible for me to play this season.”
Akshay Jaywant Bodake after his knee surgery
- Akshay Jaywant Bodake is a fitness enthusiast. He does physical exercises and goes to the gym regularly. He frequently uploads videos and photos of his gym sessions on various social media platforms.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake while working out at a gym
- He is an animal lover. He has a pet dog and often shares pictures of his pet on social media.
Akshay Jaywant Bodake posing with his pet