Hadi Oshtorak (Persian: هادی اشترک, born 29 June 1992) is an Iranian kabaddi player that represents Iran in international matches and also currently plays for Gujarat Giants in the Indian Pro Kabaddi League.[1][2] He is regarded as one of the finest all rounders in the Pro Kabaddi League scoring over 50 points.[3]

Hadi Oshtorak
Hadi Oshtorak in the middle celebrates the 2018 Asian Games glory with his teammates
Personal information
NationalityIranian
Born (1992-06-29) 29 June 1992 (age 32)
Gorgan, Iran
Sport
CountryIran
Sportkabaddi
Positionallrounder
LeaguePro Kabaddi League
ClubTelugu Titans
Gujarat Giants
U Mumba
TeamIran national kabaddi team
Medal record
Representing  Iran
Men's Kabaddi
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta-Palembang team
Silver medal – second place 2014 Incheon team
Asian Beach Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Patong Beach team
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Muscat team
Kabaddi World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2016 Ahmedabad team

Career

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Hadi Oshtorak along with teammates pose with their gold medals after Asian Games triumph

He was part of the Iranian squad for the 2018 Asian Games and also played a crucial role in winning historic gold medal in the men's kabaddi team event.[4] He was also a member of the Iranian team which claimed silver medal at the 2014 Asian Games and was also a key member of the national team which emerged as runners-up to India at the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.[citation needed]

Pro Kabaddi League

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He made his PKL debut for Telugu Titans in season two of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2015. He was then bought by the Patna Pirates for the season three and was part of the Patna Pirates squad which emerged as winners of the 2016 Pro Kabaddi League season. Hadi later signed with U Mumba in 2017 for the fifth season and again returned to Patna Pirates team for the sixth season in 2018.[3][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hadi Oshtorak | Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang". Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Hadi Oshtorak". m.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Hadi Oshtorak profile - Age, Raid Points, Tackles, Position, Team, Records, Profile - Pro Kabaddi". VIVO Pro Kabaddi Website. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Asian Games 2018: How Iran's men's kabaddi team scaled new heights from a state of quandary - Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. Retrieved 25 August 2018.