Aspirants Who Want to Make Career in Sports Should Take Right Step at Proper Time: Says Cricketer and Fitness Expert Pawan Singh Dhakad

BHOPAL / “Youngsters who want to make their line in sports stream should keep choosing a second option also together with it in the same field for future because making a career in it is a tough and challenging task,” says Pawan Singh Dhakad, a renowned cricketer and a fitness motivator.

Talking to The Sun Today in his hometown, Gwalior of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan who turned his passion for cricket into a profession said sports enthusiasts should take the right step at an appropriate time for making the future in the field.

Pawan is a leg spinner and has been represented in several national and international tournaments and trophies in the field of cricket. He has participated in under-16 and under-19 cricket teams of Madhya Pradesh. Dhakad has been captain of the Jiwaji University team. Apart from that, he has played in other tournaments and trophies, such as; Cooch Behar Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy and etc.

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. Assimilating this aphorism, I turned my passion for cricket and fitness into my profession,” Pawan Singh said.

Pawan has set up a cross-fit sports gym, DFT in Gwalior as his business startup with an aim to inspire people for a healthy lifestyle and to motivate youngsters for becoming an entrepreneur. DFT is one of the largest gyms in the state and the biggest in the Gwalior and Chambal divisions. He says, “to motivate people to remain healthy, we will install a chain of DFT in the main cities of the state in future, it will not only motivate people to stay fit but also provide an opportunity to youngsters for jobs.”

The young entrepreneur, Pawan has become a personification of success for many youngsters and his love for fitness and athleticism started when he was very young. He has been playing cricket since childhood.

Pawan shares that he used to play outdoor sports and work out at the gym to stay fit, but as he grew understanding with age he realised he could turn his passion into a profession, and soon he went for a successful journey.  His love for cricket could be seen in his efforts to give aspiring cricketers a platform to make a name for themselves in the world of sports.  He has 10 years of experience as a motivational sports personality and an administrator in Gwalior and Madhya Pradesh for professional cricket.

Being a skilled cricketer, he had also served as a logistic and team manager of Gwalior Division Cricket Association during 2018-19 while he is currently associated with the senior cricket team of MP.

Adding many feathers to his hat, the 25-year-old entrepreneur now has established himself as a renowned name in the fitness industry and sports world. Pawan firmly says that progress takes place outside one’s comfort zone hence one should keep pushing to become the better brand of oneself.

Pawan says that he is inspired when he is in a closed hall of a gym and pushes his limits or on the cricket ground when he is left with the only choice of winning a match, the adrenaline rush drives him to win the match or lift the weights.

He believes one could win any race, do anything if he believes in that. As Pawan believes in himself, knows what he is doing and what he has to do, Pawan comes up with a plan, drives himself to achieve success and that is what helps him to accomplish what he desires.

Dhakad inspires people on social media to get out of their comfort zone and start chasing their dreams. Around 30,000 people follow him on Instagram and Facebook.