Ashwin Kumar, born on December 8, 2005, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, currently resides there with his family. His father, Arumugam, works as a coolie, while his mother, Chitra, is a homemaker. He has an elder brother named Gowtham, though neither of them plays kabaddi. Ashwin began his kabaddi journey at the age of 13 and primarily plays as a Right Cover Defender. His preferred skill on the field is the Dash. Under the guidance of his coach Elavarsan, he practices at Chinpampatti. Abinesh Nadarajan is Ashwin's favorite player, known for his expertise in the Dash. Ashwin admires his playing style and skills. He has represented his state in junior state tournaments and inter-university competitions. Besides kabaddi, he enjoys playing cricket. Currently pursuing his college graduation degree in BA Tamil, Ashwin aspires to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and secure a government job. Despite being shy and having a lisp, Ashwin is dedicated to pursuing his dreams in kabaddi and beyond.