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Mazahir Saidu during training in Dubai for the inaugural Pro Panja League, which begins in India in July 28
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UAE arm wrestler Mazahir Saidu during training at the Retro Fit Gym in Dubai. All images Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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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
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Mazahir Saidu has won multiple competitions in the 100+kg category and is one of the leading arm wrestlers in the UAE
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Mazahir Saidu prepares for the inaugural Pro Panja League in India with his coach Maksym Polishchuk at Retro Fit Gym, Dubai
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Mazahir Saidu trains six days a week, while working as a full-time accountant
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Mazahir Saidu during training in Dubai for the inaugural Pro Panja League, which begins in India in July 28
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UAE arm wrestler Mazahir Saidu during training at the Retro Fit Gym in Dubai. All images Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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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
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Mazahir Saidu has won multiple competitions in the 100+kg category and is one of the leading arm wrestlers in the UAE
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HH4YJIMOTVEL5I6QRWBJLOZHOA.jpg?smart=true&auth=9f4f9c24ef8a20e0b09e4090f9d41ee2ac74f6fe9f23a04bb8f67adb38f0c4b4&width=400&height=225)
Mazahir Saidu prepares for the inaugural Pro Panja League in India with his coach Maksym Polishchuk at Retro Fit Gym, Dubai
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Mazahir Saidu trains six days a week, while working as a full-time accountant
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Mazahir Saidu during training in Dubai for the inaugural Pro Panja League, which begins in India in July 28
Arm-ageddon: The Sharjah accountant taking UAE arm wrestling forward
Mazahir Saidu will be competing in the inaugural Pro Panja League in India later this month
Ajit Vijaykumar
21 July, 2023
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