New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is celebrating a landmark achievement as 9 of the 12 gamers representing India on the Asian Games 2026 in Japan have emerged from the KCL ecosystem, highlighting the league’s rising contribution to Indian kabaddi.
Dronacharya Awardee Balwan Singh, who can be the chairman of the Kabaddi Champions League, will lead Team India as Head Coach on the prestigious continental sporting occasion, based on a launch.
The KCL gamers set to characterize India embrace Sunil Malik of Karnal Kings, Ayan Lauchab of Sonipat Stars, Devank Dalal of Bhiwani Bulls, Ashu Malik of Hisar Heroes, Rahul Setpal of Gurugram Gurus, Jaideep Dahiya of Faridabad Fighters and Ankit Jaglan of Panipat Panthers, among the many KCL representatives.
Speaking on the achievement, Sunil Malik stated, ‘Representing India is the most important honour of my life. My journey via KCL has given me useful expertise and confidence. I’m extraordinarily proud to hold the KCL legacy onto the worldwide stage and can give my finest for the Tricolour.’
Ayan Lauchab stated, as quoted within the launch, ‘It is a dream come true to characterize India on the Asian Games. KCL has offered me with an essential platform to develop as a participant. I’m grateful for the help and decided to make my nation and KCL proud.’
Devank Dalal stated, ‘This is a really particular second for me and my household. The alternative to characterize India on the Asian Games is one thing each athlete desires of. I’ll give all the pieces on the mat and attempt to carry glory to the nation.’
Ashu Malik stated, ‘Wearing the India jersey is an emotion that can not be expressed in phrases. I’m grateful for the alternatives which have formed my journey and can give my 100 per cent for India.’
Rahul Setpal stated, ‘The Asian Games is a large platform, and I’m honoured to be a part of Team India. My KCL expertise has helped me develop, and I’m wanting ahead to giving my finest for the nation.’
Jaideep Dahiya stated, ‘The journey from KCL to representing India has been extraordinarily particular. I’m pleased with the place this journey has taken me and can work arduous to make all the KCL household and India proud.’
Ankit Jaglan stated, ‘Representing India is a proud second for each athlete. I’m excited concerning the problem forward and can give my finest each time I step onto the mat.’
The achievement is being seen as a major milestone for the Kabaddi Champions League, with its franchise-based construction offering a aggressive platform for rising and established Indian kabaddi expertise. (ANI)