Gujarat Giants Get New Coach Ahead Of Pro Kabaddi League 12; Jaivir Sharma Succeeds Ram Mehar Singh
Gujarat Giants has roped in veteran coach Jaivir Sharma as the new head coach ahead of the 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League. He is replacing Ram Mehar Singh, who coached Giants to an 11th-place finish last season.
The Ahmedabad-based franchise has also named Varinder Singh Sandhu as assistant coach.
The announcement comes just days before the PKL 2025 player auction, scheduled for May 31 to June 1 in Mumbai.
With over three decades of experience, Jaivir is one of the most celebrated figures in Indian kabaddi. The franchise’s goal for season XII is to assemble a fearless, robust, and title-contending squad.
Serving with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) since 1992, Jaivir has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous national and international kabaddi players. Under his guidance, Indian teams have clinched gold medals at major events, including the Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup, and multiple other marquee tournaments.
“I’m excited to be joining Gujarat Giants. I look forward to developing a fearless and humble philosophy within the team, with the aim of making us one of the strongest contenders in the PKL. I’m grateful to Adani Sportsline for placing their trust in me and giving me this exciting opportunity. I’m eagerly looking forward to the PKL auction and building a strong, competitive squad,” said Jaivir.
Varinder’s experience extends to coaching roles with the Punjab state team and the Indian Air Force, where he has been instrumental in building a winning mindset among athletes.
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Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer at Adani Sportsline, highlighted the significance of the new appointments, “We are delighted to welcome Jaivir Sharma and Varinder Singh Sandhu to the Gujarat Giants family. Both bring valuable coaching experience and strong credentials to the table, and we are confident that their expertise will help Gujarat Giants achieve the ultimate goal of winning the title.”
Gujarat Giants, the two-time PKL finalists, have retained the following players for the Pro Kabaddi League 2025.
Gujarat Giants Retained Players
- Himanshu Singh – Elite Retained Player
- Himanshu – Elite Retained Player
- Parteek Dahiya – Retained Young Player
- Rakesh – Retained Young Player
