Adani Sportsline Appoints ‘Chanakya of Kabaddi’ Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach of Gujarat Giants

•  Veteran kabaddi strategist Randhir Singh Sehrawat joins Gujarat Giants as Head Coach ahead of the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League season.
•  Sehrawat brings 11 seasons of PKL experience, including one title and six playoff appearances.
•  An Arjuna Award recipient, Sehrawat has guided Indian Railways to multiple national titles and represented India in the gold medal-winning team at the 1990 Asian Games.

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: Adani Sportsline has appointed veteran kabaddi coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach of Gujarat Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

Known as the “Chanakya of Kabaddi,” Sehrawat is one of the most experienced coaches in the league, having been associated with the PKL since its launch in 2014. During his tenure, his teams secured the PKL title in Season 6 and reached the playoffs six times.

An Arjuna Award recipient, Sehrawat brings decades of experience to the role. He has also coached the Indian Railways Kabaddi Team, leading both the men’s and women’s teams to multiple national championship titles.

As a player, Sehrawat represented India in several international tournaments, including the Asian Kabaddi Championship (1988), the South Asian Games (1989) and the 1990 Asian Games, where he served as Vice-Captain of the gold medal-winning Indian team.

Speaking on his appointment, Sehrawat said: “I’m delighted to return to the Pro Kabaddi League and grateful to Adani Sportsline for this opportunity. Gujarat Giants has a strong mix of young talent and experienced players and I look forward to working with the team as we aim for the title.”

Mr Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer, Adani Sportsline, said: “We are pleased to welcome Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach of Gujarat Giants. His experience and deep understanding of the sport will be invaluable in developing the squad and strengthening our campaign for the upcoming PKL season.”

Sehrawat’s appointment reinforces Adani Sportsline’s focus on building a competitive Gujarat Giants squad for the next PKL season