Tushar Mane

Tushar Navnath Mane, born on June 13, 2005, hails from Renapur Latur, Maharashtra, where he currently resides. His father, Navnath Mane, works as a farmer, while his mother, Vandana Navnath Mane, is a homemaker. Tushar has a younger sister named Vaibhavi, who does not play kabaddi. Tushar's journey in kabaddi commenced during his school days at the age of 15, where he began honing his skills as a Left Cover Defender. His expertise lies in executing effective blocks on the kabaddi court, a skill he has developed through dedicated practice and guidance from his coach, Vivek Bhatikare. Tushar trains at the Jay Hanuman Krida Mandal in Latur to improve his gameplay. One of Tushar's favorite kabaddi players is Akash Shinde, whom he admires for his raiding skills. Inspired by players like Akash, Tushar aims to emulate their techniques and excel in his own performance on the kabaddi field. Tushar has represented his school in kabaddi competitions, participating in the State-level tournaments for under-17 in 2020 and under-19 in 2022. While he hasn't had significant career highlights yet, Tushar aspires to play for India in the future, aiming to showcase his talent and dedication at the national level. Alongside his kabaddi pursuits, Tushar also enjoys playing cricket and is currently pursuing his education up to 12th standard in the Science stream.