Arjun deshwal
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Asian Games: ‘Khali Pet Gold Jita Hai,’ Says Captain Pawan Sehrawat After India’s Kabaddi Triumph
Tokai Citizens Gymnasium: The India men’s kabaddi team player and opening ceremony flag-bearer Pawan Sehrawat revealed that the players kept their focus firmly on the final and even waited to eat properly until after securing gold, saying, “Khali pet gold jita hai”, after the defending champions defeated Iran 40-34 to successfully retain their Asian Games title on Saturday.
Speaking to IANS after the thrilling final, Pawan said the players were aware of the magnitude of the occasion and remained eager for the decisive contest despite having prepared well.
“I was very excited about the match. I was very excited about what was going to happen in the match in the evening. Even if we know that we are playing well, we have practised well. But until the result comes, it stays in the mind. Those 40 minutes were important,” Pawan told IANS.
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