Ashwin Kherde trains and mentors young and special children in swimming, skating and martial arts. As a national-level player he has won medals in Wushu and Jujutsu, driven by his hard work, discipline and a clear aim to compete at the Olympic level in modern pentathlon.

Ashwin Kherde is a Sportsperson & Assistant Coach at the IDS Group in Indore.

He has built his identity in the sports field through a combination of personal performance and dedicated coaching, where for the past five years he has been actively training both as a competitive athlete and as a mentor.

With a clear focus on advancing to higher levels of competition, he is currently preparing for the Olympics through modern pentathlon, where swimming plays a crucial role, while simultaneously working toward international participation in martial arts. This pursuit reflects not only his athletic ambition but also a disciplined commitment to continuous improvement across multiple sports.

Alongside his own rigorous training, his role extends into coaching, where he consistently works with young children, typically between three to eight years of age, introducing them to foundational skills in swimming and skating. His approach emphasizes building confidence, coordination, and early physical development in a structured yet supportive environment.

A particularly meaningful aspect of his work lies in training special children, where he invests additional patience and attention to help them engage in physical activities, using sports as a medium to support their growth and inclusion.

Ashwin Kherde shares that his early life began in a village in Khandwa, where he completed his initial schooling till the fifth standard while living with his grandparents. Being away from his parents during those formative years created an emotional gap, but it also shaped his independence from a young age.

Later, he moved to Indore with his parents, where he continued his education and gradually stepped into a more structured environment that aligned with his growing interest in sports.

His inclination toward sports was evident from childhood itself, where he consistently performed well and secured top positions from first to seventh standard. Recognizing this natural ability, his school teachers encouraged him to pursue sports more seriously.

A turning point came during a summer camp where he was introduced to martial arts, an experience that laid the foundation for his long-term involvement in the field. What began as a school-level activity gradually evolved into a focused pursuit, leading him to continue training and advancing in multiple disciplines.

Over time, his dedication translated into measurable achievements across different sports. He has competed at the national level and secured state-level recognition, including a silver medal in Wushu and a bronze medal in Jujutsu. In addition to these, he has also been involved in sports like jump rope and modern pentathlon, further diversifying his athletic profile.

This progression, however, was not without challenges. Entering the sports field made him aware of his initial physical limitations, where he did not consider himself fit enough compared to others. Alongside this, financial constraints also posed difficulties, making the path more demanding. Despite these factors, he continued to push forward through consistent effort, gradually improving his physical capabilities and sustaining his training without stepping back.

Beyond achievements and ambitions, a deeply personal layer defines his connection with the field. Training young children brings him a sense of fulfillment that goes beyond professional responsibility. Having spent his own childhood away from his parents, the time he now spends with children fills a space that once remained incomplete.

For him, growth has always been a process of self-observation and self-learning, where challenges are addressed through personal reflection rather than external influence.

Looking ahead, Coach Ashwin Kherde’s vision remains clearly defined, with a strong focus on reaching the Olympic level in modern pentathlon and representing international platforms in martial arts. This ambition is supported by a disciplined approach, where he emphasizes that achieving anything significant requires consistency, patience, and sustained hard work. According to him, success in any field is not immediate but built over time through continuous effort and the ability to remain committed even during difficult phases.