Aadil Manzoor Peer (born 2 March 1997), popularly known as Syed Aadi, is an Indian international ice stock sport athlete.[1][2] Known for his right-hand playing style, Aadi has represented India in various international competitions.
In 2018, he competed in Austria, where he achieved a 10th-place ranking while representing India.[3][4]
Aadil Manzoor Peer secured 4 Gold Medals for Jammu and Kashmir in different 4 events, 1 in Long Distance and 3 with Team in Team Game, Team Target and Team Distance events respectively, in Summer National Ice stock sport Championship.[12][13]
Aadil Manzoor has been captain of the Jammu and Kashmir ice stock sport state team since 2018.[14]
Aadil Manzoor has been appointed as the Captain of Indian National ice stock Team.[15][16][17]
Career
Aadil Manzoor embarked on his sports journey, initially delving into the realms of Rugby and Pencak Silat. However, in 2012, he made a notable transition to Ice stock sport, a novel pursuit for him at the time. Since then, Aadil has consistently reached milestones both on the national and international stages.[18]
Hailing from the picturesque Halmatpora village in the north of Kashmir's Kupwara district, Aadil Manzoor received specialized training in Ice stock skills from Coach Irfan Aziz Botta. Botta sir is still coaching me said Aadil[19][20]
In terms of his career trajectory, Aadil initially aspired to become a professional rugby player, commencing his rugby journey in 2007 at the age of 12, representing Jammu and Kashmir. The introduction to ice stock sport came through the guidance of Coach Botta and Mohammad Iqbal.[21]
Remaining steadfast in his commitment to the game, Aadil assumed the role of captain for Team India in the 'Team Distance Event' during the recent International Ice stock championship in Ritten, Italy, held from 21 to 27 February. Team India achieved the 8th rank globally, securing an aggregate score of 230.11 meters in Ice stock throws.[22][23]
