Who Is Salman Khan? From Cab Driver To Winning Asian Games Bronze Medal: Indian Rowing Star's Incredible Rise Against All Odds
Indian rower Salman Khan scripted another memorable chapter in his remarkable sporting journey after joining Satnam Singh to win the bronze medal in the men's double sculls at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday. The Indian duo clocked 6:13.25 in the final to finish behind gold medallists China and silver medallists Uzbekistan. While the medal adds another achievement to…
Rower Salman Khan, who recently won a bronze medal for India in the men's double sculls at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has had an extraordinary journey. Born in a large family in Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh, Salman was the eldest of four brothers and two sisters. After his father passed away from dengue when Salman was only 18, he took on the responsibility of supporting his younger siblings.
At that time, he began driving an Uber cab in Delhi to make ends meet, putting his dream of joining the Indian Army on hold. It was only after joining the Army that Salman's coaches noticed his physique and introduced him to rowing. Initially, Salman declined due to his family's financial constraints, but his coaches persisted, eventually putting him on the water.
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