Early Life
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is an Indian kabaddi raider, known by the nickname “Hi-Flyer”. He was born in Delhi and grew up in Bawana, in north-west Delhi. He studied at Delhi University.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was born on 9 July 1996. He started playing kabaddi at the age of 12 and trained under coach Shiv Kumar in Kheda village, about 7 to 8 km from his home. Pawan’s biggest inspiration was his father. In his second year of graduation he got a job with Indian Railways as a TT and discontinued his studies.
In 2015, Pawan was in his second year of graduation. Randhir Singh spotted the then 18-year-old raider at the Northern Railways trials and offered him a job with the Railways. Within a year the Bengaluru Bulls signed him up for the Pro Kabaddi League.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Pro Kabaddi Career
Pawan made his debut in Season 3 of the Pro Kabaddi League. His breakthrough came in Season 6, when he finished as the top raider and won the Most Valuable Player award. He scored 22 points in the Season 6 final.
Pawan can increase his pace suddenly during a raid and surprise defenders with his signature running hand touch.
He was picked by Bengaluru Bulls in Season 3 and stayed with them until Season 8, except in Season 5, when he played for Gujarat Fortune Giants. Tamil Thalaivas bought him for ₹2.26 crore for Season 9, then a league record, but he injured his knee in his first match and missed the rest of that season. Telugu Titans bought him for a record ₹2.6 crore for Season 10 and made him captain. They kept him for Season 11 for ₹1.725 crore using a Final Bid Match card, and he was captain again.
Playing for Bengaluru Bulls, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was the top raider in Season 6 with 271 raid points, in Season 7 with 346 raid points and in Season 8 with 304 raid points.
In Season 6 he also set the record for the most points in a PKL final, scoring 22 points against Gujarat Fortune Giants.
Personal Profile:
| Full Name | Pawan Kumar Sehrawat |
| Nickname | Hi-Flyer |
| Date of Birth | 9 July 1996 |
| Birthplace | Delhi (grew up in Bawana) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Father’s name | Rajbeer Singh Sehrawat |
| Coach | Randhir Singh Sehrawat |
| Job | Indian Railways (TT) |
| Position | Raider |
| Signature Move | Running hand touch |
| Last PKL Team | Tamil Thalaivas (Season 12, 2025) |
| Former Clubs | Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Fortune Giants, Telugu Titans |
| Major Awards | Arjuna Award (2023) |
Teams Played for
| Seasons | Teams |
| Season 3 (2016) | Bengaluru Bulls |
| Season 4 (2016) | Bengaluru Bulls |
| Season 5 (2017) | Gujarat Fortune Giants |
| Season 6 (2018) | Bengaluru Bulls |
| Season 7 (2019) | Bengaluru Bulls |
| Season 8 (2021-22) | Bengaluru Bulls |
| Season 9 (2022) | Tamil Thalaivas |
| Season 10 (2023-24) | Telugu Titans |
| Season 11 (2024) | Telugu Titans |
| Season 12 (2025) | Tamil Thalaivas |
Season 6 Breakthrough season with Bengaluru Bulls
Matches Played: 24
Points won: 282
Raid Points won: 271
Tackle Points won: 11
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was the top performer of Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 and helped Bengaluru Bulls win their first Pro Kabaddi League title.
The 22-year-old raider was consistent all season and was named Most Valuable Player.
His raid points rose from 11 in Season 4 and 9 in Season 5 to 271 in Season 6, about 11 raid points a match.
He was the team’s X-factor. He has a long reach and lower body strength that make him effective in raids.
He made 6 Super Raids, the most in Season 6, and scored 22 points in the Season 6 final, the most by a player in a Pro Kabaddi League final.
Statistics (PKL career, as of November 2026)
| Total Matches Played | 142 |
| Total Points | 1,410 |
| Total Raid Points | 1,340 |
| Total Tackle Points | 70 |
| Super 10s | 70 |
| High 5s | 2 |
| Most Raid Points in a Match | 39 (v Haryana Steelers, 2019) |
As of November 2026, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has 1,410 points from 142 PKL matches, which puts him third on the all-time PKL points list.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Family:
Pawan’s father is Rajbeer Singh Sehrawat. His mother wanted him to focus on his studies. She would tell him ‘Padhoge likhoge to banoge nawab’, meaning if you study, you will be respected. “She wanted me to study well. But I didn’t enjoy it as much. Also, I don’t like working too hard. In school, I used to play Kabaddi,” he has said.
Pawan had to take on responsibility at an early age. His father’s plastic recycling factory shut down, leaving the family living on the earnings from a small grocery shop. Pawan dropped out of college when he got a job with Indian Railways through kabaddi. Once the family’s money worries eased, he went back and completed his undergraduate degree at Delhi University.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Awards and Achievement
Gold at the 2019 South Asian Games.
PKL champion with Bengaluru Bulls in Season 6 (2018).
Most Valuable Player of PKL Season 6 (2018).
Sehrawat holds the PKL record for the most raid points in a single match: 39, against Haryana Steelers on 2 October 2019.
Sehrawat was only the second player to record a 300-raid-point PKL season, with 346 raid points in 2019.
Sehrawat’s 22 points in the 2018 final are the most by any player in a PKL final.
Captain of the India team that won gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, beating Iran 33-29 in the final in October 2023.
Gold at the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship in Busan.
Arjuna Award for 2023, presented by President Droupadi Murmu on 9 January 2024.
Gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya as vice-captain of the India men’s team.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat in 2025 and 2026
PKL Season 12 (2025): Tamil Thalaivas bought Pawan back for ₹59.5 lakh at the PKL 12 auction and named him captain. In September 2025, after he had played three matches, the franchise sent him home for the rest of the season, citing disciplinary reasons and a failure to follow the team’s code of conduct. The team did not give details. Pawan denied the allegations and said he would quit kabaddi if they were proven.
Asian Games 2026: Pawan was named India’s male flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on 19 September 2026, along with shooter Manu Bhaker. He replaced shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, whose ceremonial kit had not reached Japan. Pawan was vice-captain of the India men’s kabaddi team, which beat Iran 40-34 in the final on 26 September 2026 to win gold. It was India’s ninth men’s kabaddi gold at the Asian Games and Pawan’s second.
Season Wise Stats:
Raiding (Seasons 3 to 7):
| Season | Team | Matches Played | Total Raids | Successful Raids | Unsuccessful Raids | Raid Touch Points | Raid Bonus Points | Total Raid Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKL 7 | Bengaluru Bulls | 24 | 461 | 332 | 124 | 256 | 29 | 346 |
| PKL 6 | Bengaluru Bulls | 24 | 375 | 209 | 85 | 235 | 36 | 271 |
| PKL 5 | Gujarat Fortune Giants | 9 | 24 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| PKL 4 | Bengaluru Bulls | 10 | 33 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| PKL 3 | Bengaluru Bulls | 13 | 110 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 6 | 45 |
Tackling (Seasons 3 to 7):
| Season | Team | Matches Played | Total Tackles | Successful Tackles | Total Tackle Points |
| PKL 7 | Bengaluru Bulls | 24 | 36 | 12 | 14 |
| PKL 6 | Bengaluru Bulls | 24 | 40 | 11 | 11 |
| PKL 5 | Gujarat Fortune Giants | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| PKL 4 | Bengaluru Bulls | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PKL 3 | Bengaluru Bulls | 13 | 17 | 6 | 8 |
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Social Media:
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Instagram: @pawan_sehrawat_17
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat Twitter (X): @pawan_sehrawat
Frequently asked questions
Who is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat?
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is an Indian kabaddi raider known as the “Hi-Flyer”. He captained India to Asian Games gold at Hangzhou and won a second Asian Games gold in 2026.
What is Pawan Sehrawat's father's name?
His father is Rajbeer Singh Sehrawat.
What is Pawan Kumar Sehrawat's date of birth?
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was born on 9 July 1996.
Where was Pawan Sehrawat born?
He was born in Delhi and grew up in Bawana, in north-west Delhi.
What is Pawan Sehrawat's job?
He got a job with Indian Railways as a TT after Randhir Singh spotted him at the Northern Railways trials.
How many raid points does Pawan Sehrawat have in PKL?
As of November 2026 he has 1,340 raid points and 1,410 total points from 142 PKL matches.
What is Pawan Sehrawat's record in PKL?
He holds the PKL record for the most raid points in a single match, 39 against Haryana Steelers in 2019. He also scored 22 points in the Season 6 final, the most by any player in a PKL final.
Which team did Pawan Sehrawat play for in PKL 12?
He played for Tamil Thalaivas, who bought him for ₹59.5 lakh, but the team sent him home in September 2025 citing disciplinary reasons. Pawan denied the allegations.
Was Pawan Sehrawat India's flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games?
Yes. He carried India's flag with Manu Bhaker at the opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya on 19 September 2026.
Did Pawan Sehrawat win the Arjuna Award?
Yes. He received the Arjuna Award for 2023 from President Droupadi Murmu on 9 January 2024.
