Khelo India Beach Games 2026: How tug-of-war redefined farmer’s son Akshay Patil’s life and career
Kolhapur’s Akshay Patil has spent nearly two decades muscling his way through adversity and sweating it out in the tug-of-war arena. His efforts did not go waste. Patil’s career is a classic example of how sport can transform lives. Born in a small farming family, Patil’s sporting journey began during his school days when he…