Sachin: Early Life, Domestic Career, PKL Achievements, Social Media and More
Sachin is a young and passionate kabaddi player from Panaji, Goa, who plays as a right cover defender for Haryana Steelers. Born on June 19, 2005, the 20-year-old defender started playing kabaddi at the age of 15 in his hometown where he first developed his love for the sport.
Coming from a working-class family with his father Krishna working as a laborer and mother Sushil Devi as a housewife, Sachin learned the value of hard work early in life. He works part-time as a waiter in a hotel while pursuing his kabaddi dreams and has completed his education up to the 12th standard.
Known for his excellent ankle holds and double thigh hold techniques, Sachin trains under Coach Sombir at the Panaji Sports Club and achieved a major milestone by winning a Bronze medal at the Junior National Championship in Goa in 2023. He looks up to veteran defender Sandeep Narwal as his role model and dreams of making a big impact with the Haryana Steelers in PKL Season 12.
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Sachin |
| Date of Birth | June 19, 2005 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Panaji, Goa |
| Position | Right Corner Defender |
| PKL Debut | Season 12 (Haryana Steelers) |
| Starting Age | Began kabaddi at age 15 |
| Training Center | Panaji Sports Club |
| Coach | Sombir |
| Family | Father: Krishna (laborer), Mother: Sushil Devi (housewife) |
| Siblings | Elder brother Vikas, elder sister Sujata |
| Education | Completed 12th standard |
| Part-time Job | Waiter in hotel |
| Favorite Techniques | Ankle holds, double thigh hold |
| Role Model | Sandeep Narwal |
| Major Achievement | Bronze medal at Junior National Championship Goa (2023) |
| Other Sports Interest | Cricket |
