UAE arm wrestler Mazahir Saidu during training at the Retro Fit Gym in Dubai. All images Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Sharjah-based Indian arm wrestler Mazahir Saidu is preparing for the inaugural Pro Panja League later this month. He is trained by Ukrainian coach Maksym Polishchuk
Mazahir Saidu has won multiple competitions in the 100+kg category and is one of the leading arm wrestlers in the UAE
Mazahir Saidu prepares for the inaugural Pro Panja League in India with his coach Maksym Polishchuk at Retro Fit Gym, Dubai
Mazahir Saidu trains six days a week, while working as a full-time accountant
Mazahir Saidu during training in Dubai for the inaugural Pro Panja League, which begins in India in July 28
