Pawan Sehrawat Emphasizes Pride and Responsibility for India’s Kabaddi Team

As the Indian Kabaddi team prepares for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, star player Pawan Sehrawat shares his thoughts on representing India. He feels a deep sense of pride and responsibility to lead the team towards victory.

Sehrawat explains that being chosen from such a large population to wear the India jersey is an honor. He believes carrying the weight of the country’s expectations is a duty that must be fulfilled in the best way possible.

Kabaddi has historically been a sport with high stakes at the Asian Games, with India winning multiple medals in the past. The team is now focusing on securing another gold medal. Sehrawat and his teammates have been training hard at the SAI centre in Gandhinagar from September 5 to 15.

The kabaddi star, who holds the record for scoring the most points in a single match, says that the expectation of winning gold is motivating rather than pressuring. He believes it’s natural to aim for gold and that this goal unites the team.

Sehrawat also highlights the strong trust and coordination within the squad. The 12 players have worked together through camps and training, building a solid foundation for success. Their shared focus is on winning gold, which he sees as the ultimate team objective.

The Kabaddi competition at the Asian Games will begin on September 21, 2026, with the final scheduled for September 26, 2026.

Team Members:
Sunil Kumar (captain), Pawan Sehrawat, Ankit Jaglan, Aslam Inamdar, Ashu Malik, Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal, Arjun Deshwal, Jaideep Dahiya, Rahul Sethpal, Gaurav Khatri, Sumit Sangwan