Indian rower Salman Khan rises from cab driver to 2026 Asian Games hopeful
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Salman Khan, an Indian rower who once drove an Uber cab, has earned a spot on the national men’s quadruple sculls team for the 2026 Asian Games. He joined the Indian Army before discovering rowing, and now trains with teammates Balraj Panwar, Satnam Singh and Jakar Khan. His journey highlights the sport’s growing reach and the opportunities it offers athletes from diverse backgrounds.
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- Center (3): Free Press Journal, Mint, The New Indian Express
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- FPJ Exclusive: 'It Is Difficult To Say No...': Muzammil Ibrahim Talks About Playing Pivotal Role In Salman Khan-Nayanthara Starrer Monster — Free Press Journal (center)
- FPJ Exclusive | From Cab Driver To Chasing Asian Games Gold: Rower Salman Khan's Incredible Rise Against All Odds — Free Press Journal (center)
- Meet Vedaant Madhavan: How R Madhavan’s son is preparing for Asian Games with 4am discipline — Mint (center)
- From living beside public restroom to Asian Games: Ashish’s tale — The New Indian Express (center)