With over three decades of experience as a player, referee, and administrator, Rahul Vyas has played a pivotal role in expanding Kurash across Madhya Pradesh, nurturing athletes to compete at state, national & international levels. He has also won accolades at the international level.

Sportsperson Rahul Vyas is currently serving as the General Secretary and Founding Member of the Madhya Pradesh Kurash Association, where he continues to strengthen the foundation of Kurash across the state. His contribution also extends to the Indian Association platform, reflecting his involvement beyond regional boundaries.

With over thirty-three years in the field of martial arts, Rahul Vyas’s commitment has always been rooted in discipline and long-term vision. Today, under his leadership, Kurash athletes from Madhya Pradesh are consistently winning medals at state, national, and international levels. From the founding team of Kurash, nearly thirty to forty professionals are serving the nation as official decision-makers, and seven to eight referees from the state have earned recognition as International Three-Star Referees.

Kurash player Rahul Vyas also serves as an International Three-Star Referee and has represented India at the Asian Games. His name is listed for the upcoming National Games, further affirming his continued relevance in the sport.

Rahul Vyas shares that four to five years ago, when he associated himself with the Air Force Martial Arts Academy, it was still developing. Today, ten to fifteen students from that academy have represented India internationally and secured medals. He shares that initially, he offered coaching free of cost to ensure equal opportunity for all. As infrastructure and facilities expanded, a structured fee system was introduced to maintain professional standards and long-term growth.

Recalling his childhood, Rahul Vyas shares that he was born and educated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The city shaped his mindset and competitive spirit. In 2012, he formally associated himself with Kurash, starting alongside a few dedicated individuals. What began as a modest effort has now expanded across 23 districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Rahul Vyas shares that before Kurash, he began his martial arts career with Judo. He trained intensely, won medals, and later served as a National Referee. He was once the youngest Black Belt in Madhya Pradesh and represented Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya for five consecutive years.

Talking about his role models he says that his father has been his greatest inspiration, instilling values of discipline, courage, and perseverance. He also deeply respects Ravi Kapoor from whom he gained technical insight and professional clarity.

Kurash Player Rahul Vyas has been entrusted with organizing the National Sena Competition in Indore on the 26th and 27th of March, 2026, a responsibility he considers both an honor and a reflection of trust.

Recalling his challenges, Vyas shares that he faced a life-threatening battle with cancer. Despite the physical and emotional challenges, he did not step away from the sport. He recovered fully and continued contributing to the sport with the same dedication. For nearly thirty-five to forty years, he has remained consistently active in martial arts without taking breaks from his commitment.

Sharing about some of his achievements, Sportsperson Rahul Vyas shares that in 2012, he began actively promoting Kurash at a larger scale. Under his guidance, five National Kurash Championships have been organized in Madhya Pradesh. In 2018, athletes from the state were selected for the Asian Games in Jakarta, and in 2022, the team once again earned selection for the Asian Games and went to China.

He says that over the years, he has trained nearly four to five thousand students. Among them, one to two hundred athletes have competed at national and international levels, bringing medals and recognition to the state.

Athlete Rahul Vyas mentions that he believes success is never individual. He acknowledges his team’s trust and collective effort behind every achievement.

Addressing young athletes, National Kurash Referee Rahul Vyas offers clear guidance: choose any sport, not necessarily martial arts, but pursue it with discipline and focus. He emphasizes that distractions, addictions, and lack of commitment can weaken performance.

He highlights that today the government is actively promoting sports by developing infrastructure and offering career opportunities even after retirement from active play. He emphasizes that confidence, discipline, and dedication are the true pillars of success.