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KCL Players Lead India’s 2026 Asian Games Kabaddi Squad
India has chosen a 12-player kabaddi team for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Many of the players developed through the Kabaddi Champions League.
The article says nine players came from the league, although it names seven of them.
Ashu Malik said playing for India is a very special feeling.
Other players also said the league helped them gain experience and confidence.
They want to work hard and make India proud.
Balwan Singh will coach the national team.
The players will compete at the Asian Games and try to win glory for their country.
Nine of India’s 12 kabaddi squad members reportedly emerged from the Kabaddi Champions League ecosystem.
Ashu Malik said wearing the India jersey was an indescribable emotion and pledged to give his best.
Sunil Malik, Ayan Lauchab, Devank Dalal, Rahul Setpal, Jaideep Dahiya and Ankit Jaglan were also named as KCL representatives.
Dronacharya Award recipient Balwan Singh will serve as India’s head coach at the 2026 Asian Games.
The article names seven KCL players while stating that nine of the 12 squad members came through the league.
- Who
- India’s kabaddi players, including Ashu Malik and other Kabaddi Champions League representatives, with Balwan Singh as head coach.
- What
- India announced a 12-member kabaddi squad for the 2026 Asian Games; the article says nine players came through the Kabaddi Champions League.
- Where
- The Asian Games will be held in Japan.
- When
- The squad is for the 2026 Asian Games.
- Why
- The players were selected to represent India at the Asian Games, with the Kabaddi Champions League serving as a development pathway.
Key facts
- Competition
- 2026 Asian Games
- Host country
- Japan
- India squad size
- 12 players
- KCL representation
- The article says nine of the 12 players emerged from the Kabaddi Champions League ecosystem.
- Named KCL players
- Ashu Malik, Sunil Malik, Ayan Lauchab, Devank Dalal, Rahul Setpal, Jaideep Dahiya and Ankit Jaglan
- Head coach
- Balwan Singh
- League teams represented
- Hisar Heroes, Karnal Kings, Sonipat Stars, Bhiwani Bulls, Gurugram Gurus, Faridabad Fighters and Panipat Panthers
Quotes
Ayan Lauchab
Indian kabaddi player from Sonipat Stars selected for the national squad.
“Representing India is the biggest honour of my life. My journey through KCL has given me valuable experience and confidence. I am extremely proud to carry the KCL legacy onto the international stage and will give my best for the Tricolour.”
thehansindia.com
“It is a dream come true to represent India at the Asian Games. KCL has provided me with an important platform to develop as a player. I am grateful for the support and determined to make my country and KCL proud.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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