Dhananjay Bhosale

Dhananjay Vijay Bhosale, born on April 8, 2004, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, is a talented kabaddi player representing the Kolhapur team in the KMP YKS 2024 tournament. Currently residing in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Dhananjay comes from a family with a farming background. His father, Vijay Bhosale, works as a farmer, and his mother, Urmila Bhosale, is a homemaker. He has an elder sister, Vasundara, and a younger sister, Sravani, both of whom do not play kabaddi. Dhananjay's journey in kabaddi started at the age of 11, inspired by watching others play in the club. He primarily plays as a Left Corner Defender, known for his exceptional skill in executing ankle holds. Under the guidance of his coach, Ramesh Bendige, Dhananjay hones his abilities at the Naubharat Kholapur club. One of his favorite players is Anand Patil, an ex-Pro Kabaddi player known for his remarkable skills. Dhananjay admires Anand Patil's style of play, which has influenced his own approach to the game. Apart from kabaddi, Dhananjay also enjoys playing football and actively participates in other sports activities. He is pursuing his education up to the 12th standard, studying Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Dhananjay's career highlights include being recognized as the Best Defender in the All India Tournament held in Hyderabad. His aspiration is to play in the Pro Kabaddi League, aiming to showcase his talent at the highest level of the sport.