Ahmedabad, Oct 18 Seasoned Naveen Goyat and Surjeet Narwal led the player rush from Kabaddi Champions League into Indian men’s squad for the Commonwealth Championship to be held in Ahmedabad from October 23 to October 31.
Apart from Goyat and Narwal, the 12-member team, which was announced on Sunday, also has KCL stars Parvesh Bhainswal, Bharat Hooda, Nitesh Kumar, Yogesh Dahiya and Neeraj Narwal.
“Representing India is always a matter of immense pride. Platforms such as KCL provide players with opportunities to compete and improve their game,” Goyat said in a release.
Narwal said, “Playing for the country is a special responsibility. Competitive leagues help players maintain their standards, test themselves against quality opponents and prepare for bigger challenges.”
The selection of seven players from the KCL ecosystem is a positive development for the league and reflects the importance of domestic competitions in strengthening India’s kabaddi structure.
(PTI News)
