| Akshay Jaywant Bodake is an Indian Kabaddi player known for his participation in the 9th season of the Pro Kabaddi League with the Patna Pirates team in 2022. |
| He relocated from Maharashtra to Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after completing his education to train professionally in Kabaddi at the Sports Authority of India. |
| Representing Maharashtra, he has competed in several national-level Kabaddi championships and frequently plays for Pune University. |
| In April 2023, Akshay participated in the Men’s Open Group Kabaddi competition, where his team, Chetak Sports Club Balewadi, secured second place. |
| He represented the Maharashtra team in the Yuva Kabaddi Series in 2023. |
| During the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, he was signed by the Bengal Warriors but had to undergo left knee surgery in November 2023, causing him to miss the season. |
| Following his PKL setback, he communicated with fans on social media about his inability to play due to knee surgery. |
| In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, running, cycling, swimming, and hiking. |
| Akshay is dedicated to fitness and regularly attends gym sessions, sharing updates on social media. |
| He is a devout follower of Lord Ganesha. |
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