Puneri Paltan’s defensive powerhouse, Gaurav Khatri, has a journey that reads like a script straight out of a sports biopic. Raised in a family where Kabaddi was more than just a pastime, Khatri`s tryst with the game began early. By the age of 15, he was already competing in local tournaments.

Making it to the Pro Kabaddi League was always a dream for Khatri, a dream that came true in Season 9 when Puneri Paltan roped him in as an injury replacement. It was a moment of validation, the kind every young athlete chases. Though the team fell agonisingly short of ultimate glory that season, narrowly losing the final to Jaipur Pink Panthers, the heartbreak only fuelled their resolve.

Khatri and the Paltan came back stronger in Season 10, storming through the tournament to finally lay their hands on the coveted Pro Kabaddi trophy.