Pawan Sehrawat Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Pawan Sehrawat, an Indian professional Kabaddi player, showcased his talents as a raider for the Indian national team. He proudly represented various Pro Kabaddi League franchises, including Tamil Thalivas, Gujrat Giants, and Bengaluru Bulls. Additionally, Pawan also had the privilege of being a member of the Indian Railway Kabaddi Team.

Wiki/Biography

Pawan Sehrawat, whose full name is Pawan Kumar Sehrawart, ^[1]Pro Kabaddi was born Wednesday, July 9, 1997 (age 26 years; as of 2023) in New Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer. Pawan finished his schooling at Government Boys Senior Secondary School in New Delhi.

He continued his educational journey at Delhi University. Throughout his time in school and college, he dedicated himself to improving his skills in Kabaddi by actively participating in national-level competitions at school and representing his university in the All India University games.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 10″

Weight (approx.): 85 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42”; Waist: 32”; Biceps: 14”

Family

Pawan was born into a Haryanvi family.

Parents & Siblings

His father’s name is Rajbeer Singh. The name of his mother is not known.

He has a younger sister named Pooja and an elder brother named Vikas Sehrawat.

Wife & Children

Pawan Sehrawat is not married.

Relationships/Affairs

On his social media, Pawan once said that he is not dating anyone and get nervous in front of girls. ^[2]Pawan Sehrawat – Instagram

Religion

Pawan follows Hinduism.

Caste

Pawan Kumar belongs to a Jatt family.

Address

House number 315, Bawana, Delhi.

Career

Pawan Sehrawat embarked on his Kabaddi journey at a tender age, making his mark in district and state leagues. His prowess caught the eye of coach Randhir Singh during Northern Railway’s trials, landing him a position as Head TE with Indian Railways. This role allowed him to compete nationally as a defender. Later, he transitioned into the Pro Kabaddi league in 2016, playing as a raider, with his inaugural season commencing in the league’s third year.

Pro Kabaddi

Impressed by his exceptional performances at the Senior National Kabaddi Championship and Federation Cup, the Bengaluru Bulls team decided to select Pawan during the Pro Kabaddi League’s third season. In his debut season, he managed to rack up 45 raid points and 8 tackle points over 13 matches. In the following seasons, Pawan displayed his talent with the Gujarat Fortune Giants and Tamil Thalivas, earning significant raid and tackle points. He earned the prestigious title of the best raider in the 6th, 7th, and 8th seasons. In the ninth season, he was drafted by Tamil Thalaivas for a whopping 2.26 crore, making him the most expensive player in the history of the league.

International Career

In the 2019 South Asian Games, representing India, Pawan stood out as one of the leading raiders and clinched a gold medal. He led his team to a triumphant victory against Sri Lanka with a commanding score of 51-18 points, marking a spectacular debut for him on the Indian team.

Controversy

Blocked by his coach

Bengaluru Bulls head coach Randhir Sehrawat disclosed that he blocked the former captain of the franchise Pawan Sehrawat on his social media. Pawan left the Bulls and joined the Tamil Thalaivas but unfortunately, got injured in the first match of the tournament itself. Randhir said that he blocks almost everyone during the league but he unblocked Pawan and had a word with him. The Bengaluru Bulls coach added that it will be better for the league if Pawan recovers from his injury soon.

“But I unblocked Pawan and asked him about his health. Then we had a personal chat. I think it is good for the league if he comes back soon. He has a huge fan following here in Bengaluru also. You will see he has a lot of fans behind him when he comes to play. It will be beneficial for the league if the number one raider of last three seasons plays,” Randhir continued.

Awards & Achievements

• Most Valuable Player 2018

• Most raid points -2018, 2019, and 2021

• Most Points in a single match – 39

• Most Points in a final match (22 points vs Gujrat Giants)

Medals

• South Asian Games 2019 – Gold

Award

Pawan received the Arjuna Award from the President of India Droupadi Murmu on 9 January 2024; the event was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Car Collection

Pawan Sehrawat has a Range Rover, Hyundai, and a Toyota Fortuner.

Bike Collection

He has a Royal Enfield.

Salary

Pawan was offered 2.26 Crores INR for playing with Tamil Thalaivas in 2022. ^[3]Amar Ujala

Favourites

• Fast Food: Pizza

• Chocolate: Kit Kat
  

  Pawan Sehrawat’s story about his favorite chocolate

• Drink: Cappuccino

• Sports Person: Fazel Atrachali (Captain – Iran National Team)

• Cricket Player: AB de Villiers

• Video Games: PubG

Facts/Trivia

• Pawan has secured the title of the most expensive player in league history, having been selected by Tamil Thalaivas for a record-breaking 2.26 crores. His extraordinary skill as a raider is undeniable, having been acknowledged as the top raider for the 6th, 7th, and 8th seasons.

• In 2021, he became the single player to score the highest point in a single match – 39 – and achieved PKL Rank 1. ^[4]Bengaluru Bulls – Facebook

• He is also known by the name Hi-Flyer by his teammates and his fans alike.

• JSW Sports announced in April 2023 that Pawan had been appointed as the Assistant Manager at the Reserve Bank of India. This made him the first Kabaddi player to achieve a pedestal in this domain. ^[5]JSW Sports
  

  JSW Steel’s announcement on Pawan Sehrawat joining RBI

• There is a reason why Pawan wears the jersey number 17. In a social media post, he uploaded a photo of the school’s identity card which shows Pawan’s roll number 17. This is the reason behind his jersey number.

• The Running Hand Touch is his trademark move, characterized by rapid movements and unexpected actions, as he strives to extend his body and touch the defender’s hand before reaching the safe zone.

• Pawan has his own YouTube channel with over 50K subscribers where he likes to post his daily vlogs and fitness videos. He also gives his fan a peek inside his training schedules and other routines that he follows.
  

  Pawan Sehrawat’s Youtube channel

• Pawan loves to play badminton in his free time. He likes to follow a gym routine to maintain his fitness and strength. One of his hobbies also includes listening to music.
  

  A picture of Pawan Sehrawat in the gym

  

  Pawan Sehrawat playing badminton

• Pawan also loves to travel and considers himself a “nature lover.”

• While Pawan likes to drink tea, he is also a huge coffee lover and likes to have different kinds of coffee on a regular basis. His favorite coffee place is Starbucks. ^[6]Pawan Sehrawat – YouTube
  

  Pawan Sehrawat having coffee

• The Kabaddi player loves having street food, especially from Delhi. He is a vegetarian. ^[7]Pawan Sehrawat – YouTube
  

  Pawan Sehrawat enjoying street food on his cheat day

• He has done many sponsorships for various sports brands like Fast&Up, Optimum Nutrition, etc.
  

  Pawan Sehrawat sponsoring the Fast&Up brand

  

  Pawan sponsoring ON Nutrition