Ayan Lohchab
Young Patna Pirates raider from Haryana who scored 324 points in PKL Season 12 and won Asian Games gold with India in 2026.
Known for Agile raiding and the dubki
- Team (Season 12)
- Patna Pirates
- Position
- Raider
- Nationality
- India
- Born
- 9 October 2005
- From
- Bupania village, Jhajjar district, Haryana
- Jersey
- #8
PKL career
Season by season
| Season | Team | Matches | Points | Raid | Tackle | Super 10s | High 5s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Patna Pirates | 22 | 324 | 316 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
| 11 | Patna Pirates | 25 | 193 | 184 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
Ayan Lohchab is an Indian professional kabaddi player who raids for the Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League. Born on 9 October 2005, he comes from Bupania village in Jhajjar district, Haryana. Fans know him as one of the league’s brightest young raiders, and in 2026 he was part of the Indian team that won gold at the Asian Games.
Early promise
Ayan made an eye-catching debut in the 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series Division 1 in Coimbatore, playing for the Sonipat Spartans. He scored 17 raid points as the Spartans thrashed the Karpagam Raiders 60-32, with Ankit Saharwa adding 14 raid points in support.
PKL career
Ayan has spent both of his PKL seasons with the Patna Pirates. In Season 11 he played 25 matches and scored 193 points (184 raid, 9 tackle), with 7 Super 10s.
Across his two seasons, his PKL career totals stand at 47 matches, 517 points (500 raid, 17 tackle) and 23 Super 10s.
Season 12
Season 12 in 2025 was a breakout campaign. Ayan played 22 matches for Patna and scored 324 points, made up of 316 raid points and 8 tackle points. He registered 16 Super 10s and finished with a raid strike rate of 73% and a tackle strike rate of 38%.
One of his standout moments came against Puneri Paltan. With defenders closing in near the right corner, he ducked under their outstretched arms with a flawless dubki, touched all three defenders and crossed the baulk line safely for a three-point raid that swung the momentum Patna’s way.
International career
Ayan made his Asian Games debut at the 2026 edition in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. In India’s opening group match, a 49-24 win over hosts Japan at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium, he was one of India’s leading attackers alongside fellow debutants Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik. India went on to win the gold medal, with Ayan part of the squad.
Style of play
Ayan is a raider whose agility and presence of mind stand out. His dubki against Puneri Paltan showed his ability to escape tight traps and pick up multiple touches, and his Season 12 numbers point to a raider who scores consistently, match after match.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Ayan Lohchab
- The Tribune: Yuva Kabaddi Series: Ayan Lohchab shines on debut; Palani Tuskers, Sonipat Spartans extend their lead in Division 1
- The Free Press Journal: With performances like these, Ayan is steadily carving a name for himself among the league’s top young talents.
- Zee News: Asian Games 2026: India thrash Japan 49-24 to begin Men’s Kabaddi title defence
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