Indian professional kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat has showcased his talent as a raider in the Indian national team. He has proudly represented various teams in the Pro Kabaddi League including Tamil Thalivars, Gujarat Giants and Bengaluru Bulls. Additionally, Pawan had the honor of being a part of the Indian Railways Kabaddi team.
Wiki/Biography
Pawan Sehrawat, full name Pawan Kumar Sehrawart, was born on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 in New Delhi, India (26 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Cancer. Pawan completed his education from Government Boys High School, New Delhi.
He continued his educational journey at Delhi University. During school and college, he worked on improving his kabaddi skills, actively participating in the school’s national competitions and representing the college in the All India Universities Competition.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 85 kg
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (Approximate): Chest: 42″; Waist: 32″; Biceps: 14″
family
Pawan was born into a Haryanvi family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name was Rajbir Singh. His mother’s name is unknown.
He has a sister named Pooja and an elder brother named Vikas Sehrawat.
wife and children
Pawan Sehrawat is not married yet.
Relationships/Affairs
Pawan had stated on social media that he was not dating anyone and felt nervous in front of girls.
religion
Pawan believes in Hinduism.
caste
Pawan Kumar belongs to the Jatt family.
address
Street No. 315, Bawana, Delhi.
Profession
Pawan Sehrawat started his kabaddi journey at a very young age and made his mark in the district and state leagues. During his trials at Northern Railways, his superb performances caught the attention of coach Randhir Singh, who made him the TE director of Indian Railways. This role allowed him to compete nationally as a defender. Later, he moved to the Pro Kabaddi League as a raider in 2016 and started his first season in the league in his third year.
prokabadi
Impressed by Pawan’s good performances in the National Senior Kabaddi Championship and Confederations Cup, the Bangalore Bulls decided to select Pawan for his third season in the Professional Kabaddi League. In his first season, he scored 45 points and eight tackles in 13 games. Over the next few seasons, Pawan showed his talents for Gujarat Fortune Giants and Tamil Talivas, scoring important raids and tackles. He won the title of the best predator in the sixth, seventh and eighth seasons. In his ninth season, he was selected by Tamil Talaywas for a whopping Rs 2.26 billion, making him the most expensive player in league history.
international careers
At the 2019 South Asian Games, Pawan emerged as one of the leading attackers representing India to claim the gold medal. He led the team to a 51-18 victory over Sri Lanka in his debut for India.
dispute
blocked by coach
Bengaluru Bulls head coach Randhir Selawat has revealed that he has blocked the team’s former captain Pawan Selawat on social media. Pawan left Bulls and joined Tamil Thalaiva but unfortunately, he got injured in the first match of the tournament. Randhir says he blocked almost everyone during his alliance but he unblocked Pawan and talked to him. The Bengaluru Bulls head coach added that it would be better for the league if Pawan returns from his injury soon.
“But I unblocked Pawan and asked about his health. Then we had a private chat. I think it would be good for the league if he comes back soon. He also has a huge following in Bangalore. When he When you come to the game, you will find that there are many fans behind him. If the Raiders ranked No. 1 in the past three seasons play, it will be good for the league.” Randhill continued.
Awards and Achievements
- Most Valuable Player of 2018
- Most Raid Points – 2018, 2019 and 2021
- Highest points scored in a game – 39
- Most points scored in the final (22 points vs. Gujarat Giants)
medal
- 2019 South Asian Games – Gold Medal
car collection
Pawan Sehrawat owns a Range Rover, a Hyundai and a Toyota Fortuner.
bike collection
He has Royal Enfield.
salary
Pawan received INR 2.26 crore for playing with Tamil Thalaivas in 2022.
Favorites
- Chocolate: KitKat
- Athlete: Fazel Atrachali (Captain of Iran national team)
- Cricketer: AB de Villiers
Facts / Trivia
- Pawan was selected by Tamil Thalaivas for a record-breaking fee of Rs 226 crore, making him the most expensive player in the history of the league. His prowess as a Marauder is undeniable, and he was recognized as the top Marauder in seasons six, seven, and eight.
- In 2021, he became the highest-scoring solo player in a single game – 39 – and topped the PKL ranking.
- His teammates and fans also called him “Hi-Flyer”.
- JSW Sports announced in April 2023 that Pawan has been appointed Assistant Manager of RBI. This makes him the first kabaddi player to receive a pedestal in the field.
- There is a reason why Pawan wears the number 17 jersey. In the social media post, he uploaded a photo of a school ID card showing Pawan’s jersey number 17. That’s the reasoning behind his jersey number.
- The running tentacle is his signature move, characterized by quick, unexpected movements as he struggles to stretch and touch a defender’s hand before reaching safety.
- Pawan has his own YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers, where he likes to post daily vlogs and fitness videos. He also keeps his fans updated on his training schedule and other routines he follows.
- Pawan enjoys playing badminton in his free time. He loves to follow fitness routines to maintain his fitness and strength. One of his hobbies also includes listening to music.
- Pawan also enjoys traveling and considers himself a “nature lover”.
- Pawan loves tea, but he is also a coffee lover and likes to drink different types of coffee on a regular basis. His favorite coffee shop is Starbucks.
- Kabaddi players love to eat street food, especially those from Delhi. He is a vegetarian.
- He has sponsored many sports brands such as Fast&Up and Optimum Nutrition.
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