Pawan Sehrawat sheds light on India's goal ahead of Asian Games 2026
Pawan Sehrawat is the vice-captain of the Indian men’s kabaddi team at the Asian Games 2026.
As the Indian men’s kabaddi team gears up to represent the country at the upcoming Asian Games 2026, star all-rounder and Arjuna Awardee Pawan Sehrawat believes the opportunity to wear the India jersey comes with a deep sense of pride and responsibility, with the team firmly setting its sights on the gold medal.
Reflecting on what it means to represent India at a multi-sport event of the scale of the Asian Games, Sehrawat said, “I feel very proud to be one of the 12 guys chosen from such a large pool of population to represent the country…When I wear the jersey of India, I feel that I have a responsibility, as we are carrying the weight of the whole country out there and it should go in the right direction as we get the extreme best for India.”
Kabaddi has traditionally carried immense expectations at the Asian Games, having won a total of 11 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals between both men’s and women’s teams. In the pursuit of another gold, the 12-member squad has been preparing in the training camp at SAI sports training centre, Gandhinagar from September 5-15.
Pawan Sehrawat, who holds the record for scoring 39 raid points in a Pro Kabaddi League match- most by any person in the league- feels that the expectation of gold serves as motivation rather than pressure for the team.
“You expect something from someone who deserves it, and you expect gold from Kabaddi. So it’s a proud moment for the Kabaddi team. We are seen as a team that will bring gold medal and it is a matter of pride. That expectation gets converted into motivation and makes it easier to play,” he added.
With the team having spent considerable time together through camps and preparations, Sehrawat is confident about the coordination within the squad. The 12-member unit, he believes, has developed the trust and understanding necessary to compete at the highest level.
“The team is very confident. We have practised a lot together. All 12 players who have been selected make a great combination. We trust each other. The most important thing is that we are here for one thing, and that is gold. Gold makes us all one, and this is what a team should be,” said Sehrawat.
The Kabaddi contest at the Asian Games 2026 will kick off on September 21, 2026, with the final taking place on September 26, 2026.
Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team for Asian Games 2026:
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- Sunil Kumar (C)
- Pawan Sehrawat (VC)
- Ankit Jaglan
- Aslam Inamdar
- Ashu Malik
- Ayan Lohchab
- Devank Dalal
- Arjun Deshwal
- Jaideep Dahiya
- Rahul Sethpal
- Gaurav Khatri
- Sumit Sangwan
When will the Kabaddi event at the Asian Games 2026 take place?
The Kabaddi event at the Asian Games 2026 will take place from September 21 to 26.
Who will lead the Indian men’s kabaddi team at Asian Games 2026?
Sunil Kumar will lead the Indian men’s team.
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