\u201cEarlier, there were so many senior players in the village who worked in the railways, and they used to play on the ground in my private school. Watching them play, I became interested in the game,\u201d Ashu reminisced about his early days in the \u2018Rise of a Star\u2019 video. His passion began by watching local players, observing their moves, and gradually falling in love with the sport.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The path was anything but smooth. His family initially resisted his sporting aspirations. \u201cMy family would tell me to focus on studies. They were not supportive for the first 3-4 years. I would often make my family angry by going to tournaments,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But Ashu's determination was unbreakable. \"I want to make Dabang Delhi K.C. PKL champions once again,\" he said with unwavering conviction. This singular focus became his driving force.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His breakthrough came with personal sacrifice. \"My weight was around 80 kg, and I reduced five kg,\" he explains, showcasing the discipline that would define his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joining the Pro Kabaddi League was a transformative moment. Initially unsure, he gradually found his place. \u201cInitially, I stayed quiet for a few days, not knowing how things worked,\u201d he admits. But soon, he became an integral part of the team, especially during challenging times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When Naveen Kumar was injured in PKL 10, Ashu's leadership shone through. \u201cWe didn't let anyone's morale drop. I told the team, 'If he is not playing, what happened? We will win and cover his absence,'\u201c he said. His approach was simple yet powerful - focus on winning, support your teammates, and never give up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tenth season proved to be his breakthrough. He emerged as the best raider, silencing all doubts and proving that hard work truly pays off, leading his team to the semi-finals, having scored 276 points through the season. And his form has continued in season 11 as well, with 174 points to his name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When Naveen Kumar was injured in PKL 10, Ashu's leadership shone through. \u201cWe didn't let anyone's morale drop. I told the team, 'If he is not playing, what happened? We will win and cover his absence,'\u201c he said. His approach was simple yet powerful - focus on winning, support your teammates, and never give up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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