AJAY THAKUR

INTRODUCTION
Ajay Thaku is a renowned Indian professional Kabaddi player, widely considered one
of the greatest in the sport, known for his exceptional raiding abilities and leadership as the
former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team; he is particularly recognized for his
success in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and his achievements including a gold medal at
the 2014 Asian Games and a victory in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, earning him
prestigious awards like the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award; nicknamed "Ice Man" for his
calm and composed playing style.

Key points about Ajay Thakur:

 Sport: Kabaddi

 Position: Raider

 Notable achievements: 2016 Kabaddi World Cup champion, 2014 Asian Games gold
medalist

 Awards: Padma Shri, Arjuna Award

 Nickname: "Ice Man"

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HISTORY

Ajay Thakur (born 1 May 1987) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player and the
former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team.He is widely regarded as one of the
Greatest Players Of All Time.He was part of the national teams which won 2016 Kabaddi
World Cup and gold medal at 2014 Asian Games He was awarded the Padma
Shri and Arjuna Award in 2019.

He is a member of Himachal Pradesh Police Service cadre where he currently serves

as a Deputy superintendent of police

Ajay Thakur

Personal information

Full name Ajay Thakur

Nickname(s) Ice Man, King of Kabaddi

Nationality Indian

Citizenship Indian

Born 1 May 1987 (age 37)

Dabhota, Nalagarh, Himachal
Pradesh, India

Alma mater Government Post Graduation

College, Nalagarh

Occupation(s) DSP, Kabaddi Player

Years active 2007-present

Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)

Weight 76 kg (168 lb)

Spouse Sandeep Rana

Police career

Allegiance India

Department Police Department

Branch Himachal Pradesh Police[1]

Service years 2017-present

Rank
DSP

Awards Padma Shri

Arjuna Award

Sport

Country India

Sport Kabaddi

Position Raider

Kabaddi Pro Kabaddi League

Club Bengaluru Bulls 2014-2015

 Puneri Paltan 2016-2017

Tamil Thalaivas 2017-2020

Dabang Delhi 2021-2022

Team India national kabaddi

team, Himachal Pradesh

Coached by Baskaran Kasinathan, Balwan

Singh

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Medal record

Representing India

Asian Games

2014 Incheon Team

2018 Jakarta Team

2016 Kabaddi World Cup

2016 Ahmadabad Team

Asian Kabaddi Championship

2017 Gorgan Team

2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters

 2018 Dubai Team

Asian Indoor Games

2007 Incheon Team

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

2013 Incheon Team

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AJAY THAKUR EARLY LIFE

His father’s name is Chhotu Ram ji and his mother’s name is Rajinder Kaur. He did
his early education in Nalagarh only. His father is a retired police officer, and his mother was
a homemaker and teacher. His father Chhotu Ram was very good in other sports including
wrestling and kabaddi. Hence, from a very young age, Ajay developed a keen interest in
Kabaddi and started playing at the age of 10. Even though he belonged to a family of low
economic background, both his parents were very supportive and encouraged him when he
started playing Kabaddi. Ajay was inspired by his cousin Rakesh Thakur. Rakesh Thakur has
represented India in Kabaddi at the international level. he is married to Sandeep Rana. Ajay
Thakur has opened a sports academy in his village where he gives free training to children.
He keeps motivating people to promote sports.

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AJAY THAKUR PERSONAL DETAILS

Personal information

Full name Ajay Thakur

Nickname(s) Flying Thakur

Nationality Indian

Citizenship Indian

1 May 1987 (age 36)

Born
Dabhota, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, India

Alma mater Government Post Graduation College, Nalagarh

Occupation DSP, Kabaddi Player

Years active 2007-present

 Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)

Weight 76 kg (168 lb)

Spouse(s) Sandeep Rana

On April 10, 2019, Ajay Thakur tied the knot with Sandeep Rana, marking a personal
milestone in his life. Beyond his remarkable achievements in Kabaddi, his family
background and personal journey add layers to the narrative of his success in the sporting
arena.

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CAREER

Ajay Thakur is working on the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police in

Himachal Pradesh. Ajay Thakur is known as one of the best Indian raiders. He represented
his employer Air India in the Industrial National Championship. In the Kabaddi World Cup
2016, he was the No. 1 raider with the most raid points and Ajay was the overall highest
point scorer with 68 points. India was on the verge of defeat while playing against Iran in the
final of the Kabaddi World Cup 2016. And everyone’s eyes were fixed on Ajay Thakur. In
such a situation, Ajay raided 4 points to give India an edge. He was also the man of the
tournament in the Kabaddi World Cup 2016.

In Pro Kabaddi League Season 1, Ajay Thakur played 15 matches for Bengaluru
Bulls and scored 5 tackle points along with 122 raid points. Season 2 also played for
Bengaluru Bulls. In season 3 Ajay played for Puneri Paltan in which he played 14 matches
and scored 4 tackle points along with 52 raid points. And Season 4 also played for Puneri
Paltan and played 16 matches having 1 tackle point with 63 raid points. In season 5 played
for Tamil Thalaivas in which he played 22 matches scoring 213 raid points and 9 tackle
points. Season 6 was also played for Tamil Thalaivas in which he played 22 matches and
scored 203 raid points as well as 1 tackle point. And in season 7, Ajay Thakur played 13
matches for Tamil Thalaivas and scored 58 raid points

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AJAY THAKUR BIOGRAPHY 2023

Since his induction into the Indian National Kabaddi Team in 2013, Ajay Thakur has
been a stalwart, consistently bringing pride and accolades to the nation. Notably, he earned
his place as one of the youngest players to represent India at the age of 19. His illustrious
career includes securing gold medals for India at the 2007 Asian Indoor Games and the 2013
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Country India
 Sport Kabaddi

Position Raider

Kabaddi Pro Kabaddi League

Bengaluru Bulls 2014-2015, Puneri Paltan 2016-2017, Tamil Thalaivas 2017-

Club
2020, Dabang Delhi 2021-2022

Team India National Kabaddi team, Himachal Pradesh

Coached
Baskaran Kasinathan, Balwan Singh
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The pinnacle of Ajay Thakur's career came in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup final,
where his exceptional performance played a pivotal role in securing the title for India. His
distinctive moves, the frog jump, and the running hand touch, have become synonymous
with his name. The frog jump, a visually captivating spectacle, involves Ajay leaping with
his feet splayed apart, deftly tagging defenders mid-air, and landing beyond their reach in a
display of unparalleled skill.

Medal record For India

Asian Games

Gold medal 2014 Incheon

Bronze medal 2018 Jakarta

2016 Kabaddi World Cup

Gold medal – first place 2016 Ahmedabad

Asian Kabaddi Championship

Gold medal – first place 2017 Gorgan

2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters

Gold medal – first place 2018 Dubai

 Asian Indoor Games

Gold medal – first place 2007 Incheon

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Gold medal – first place 2013 Incheon

Beyond his contributions to Kabaddi, Ajay Thakur's excellence has been recognized
on a national level. In 2019, he was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri and Arjuna
Award, acknowledging his significant impact on the sport. Currently serving as Deputy
Superintendent of Police in the Himachal Pradesh Police Service cadre, Ajay Thakur
continues to inspire with his athletic prowess and commitment to both sport and service .

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AJAY THAKUR PRO KABADDI JOURNEY

Ajay Thakur's journey in the Pro Kabaddi League has been marked by resilience and stellar
performances. His initial stint with the Bengaluru Bulls in the league's inaugural two seasons
showcased his determination and commitment to the sport.
During season one, despite battling Typhoid and hi fever, Ajay demonstrated his unwavering
dedication by scoring a total of 122 rai points in 15 matches, with an impressive average of
8.13 raid points per match. Remarkably, he secured 5 Super 10s, finishing in the 4th place
and trailing behind Maninder Singh by a mere 8 points. His statement, "Yes, I lost 11 Kg due
to Typhoid, but the team needed me and that was most important," exemplifies his never-
say-die attitude and commitment to the team's cause.

In the second season, he emerged as the third-best raider, accumulating 79 raid points from
13 matches, trailing behind Rahul Chaudhari and Kashling Adake. However, Thakur
facedatemporary dip in form during the third and fourth seasons while playing for
PuneriPaltan.Despite challenges, he supported Deepak Hooda in reaching the semifinals
during season three

Season four witnessed a continuation of his struggle, scoring 63 points from 16 matches,
with Puneri Paltan settling for the third position once again. The turning point in his Pro
Kabaddi journey came in season five when he joined Tamil Thalaivas. Ajay's resurgence was
evident as he not only reclaimed his form but also earned the moniker 'Escape Artist' for his
ability to tackle multiple points in a single raid and overcome obstacles
Scoring a remarkable total of 213 raid points with 12 Super 10s, Ajay became the best raider
for Tamil Thalaivas and secured the third-best raider position for the season. This marked
thebeginning of a prolific phase for Ajay Thakur, who has since played over 100 games and
accumulated over 750 points in the Pro Kabaddi League, with his standout season being the
fifth. His Midas touch and enduring excellence continue to contribute significantly to
theleague's legacy. During the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, Ajay Thakur
showcased his prowess while representing Tamil Thalaivas.

Playing in 22 matches, he exhibited exceptional raiding skills, accumulating an

impressive total of 203 raid points. Additionally, he contributed defensively with 1 tackle
point, further highlighting his all-around capabilities on the kabaddi mat. In the subsequent
season, the seventh edition of the league, Ajay Thakur continued his impactful performances
for Tamil Thalaivas. Despite playing in 13 matches, he demonstrated his raiding excellence
by scoring 58 raid points. His consistent contributions in both seasons underline his
significance as a key player for the team.

Raiding Career Stats

Matches Played 125

Total Raids 1704

 Raid Points 801

Avg. Time on Mat

44.53
(%)

Avg. Out Rate (%) 24.31

Avg. Strike Rate (%) 45.95

Effective Points 411

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Background
Kabaddi runs in his blood as his father is a former kabaddi player and a coach while
his cousin Rakesh has also represented the Indian national kabaddi team. He was drawn to
the game from a very early age, and ran away from home at the age of 10 to play in a
kabaddi tournament.

Rise to Glory
He first rose to fame after the 2014 Incheon Games, where India won the gold medal
in kabaddi event of the Asian Games. However, Thakur had already previously won gold
medals while representing India at the 2007 Asian Indoor Games and the 2013 Asian Indoor
and Martial Arts Games.

Low Points
He experienced a bad dip in form during the third and fourth season of the Pro

Kabaddi League while playing for the Puneri Paltan.

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 Achievements

His awards and achievements include:

 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Kabaddi - Gold Medal [2013]
 Gold Medal at Kabaddi at the 2007 Asian Indoor Games
 2014 Asian Games - Gold Medal.
 Asian Kabaddi Championship 2017(Gorgan, Iran) - Gold Medal.
 World Cup 2016 (Ahmedabad, India) - Gold medal
 Asian Games 2018 (Jakarta, Indonesia)- Bronze Medal
 Padma Shriaward (2019)
 Arjuna Award (2019)
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Ajay Thakur Raid

 Raids1700.
 Successful Raids643.
 Unsuccessful Raids384
 Empty Raids672.
 Successful Raid Percentage38.
 Raid Touch Points668.
 Raid Bonus Points126.
 Total Raid Points794.
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Ajay Thakur Pro Kabaddi League

SEASON 1

Ajay Thakur played in the first entry seasons of the 2014 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) for the
Bengaluru Bulls. Ajay Thakur scored 122 raid points in the first season of the Pro Kabaddi

League (PKL) in 2014. He played for the Bengaluru Bulls in the inaugural season .
 Explanation

 Thakur scored 122 raid points in 15 matches in the first season of the PKL.

 He also scored 5 tackle points in the first season.

 Thakur's average raid points per match was 8.13.

 He finished in fourth place in the first season, trailing Maninder Singh by 8 points.

 Thakur is considered a PKL legend.

 He was awarded the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award in 2019

SEASON 2

Ajay Thakur scored 79 raid points in 13 matches in season 2 of the Pro Kabaddi
League (PKL). He played for the Bengaluru Bulls in season 2.
 Explanation

 Thakur was the third-best raider in season 2, behind Rahul Chaudhari and Kashling Adake.

 He faced a dip in form in seasons 3 and 4, but recovered in season 5 when he joined the
Tamil Thalaivas.

 Thakur was given the nickname "Escape Artist" for his ability to score multiple points in a
single raid.

 Thakur was a star player for the Panchkula team after it was launched in 2014.

 He was awarded the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri in 2019.

SEASON 3

In season 3 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Ajay Thakur scored 52 raid points while
playing for Puneri Paltan
 .

Explanation

 Ajay Thakur is a former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team. He is known for his
raiding skills and is also known as the "Flying Thakur".

 In season 3 of the PKL, Thakur played 14 matches and scored 52 raid points. He also scored
4 tackle points.

 Thakur has played for several teams in the PKL, including Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan,
and Tamil Thalaivas.

 Thakur was born on May 1, 1986 in Dabhota village, Himachal Pradesh. His father, Chottu
Ram, was a state-level wrestler.

 Thakur was awarded the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award in 2019.
SEASON4

In season four of the Pro Kabaddi League, Ajay Thakur scored 63 raid points in 16 matches
while playing for Puneri Paltan.
 Explanation

 Ajay Thakur is a former captain of the Indian kabaddi team and a Pro Kabaddi League
player.

 He played for Bengaluru Bulls in seasons one and two, and for Puneri Paltan in seasons three
and four.

 Thakur's season four performance was part of a period of struggle for him, but he regained
his form in season five while playing for Tamil Thalaivas.

 Thakur is known as the "Ice Man of Kabaddi" for his calm demeanor under pressure. He is
also known for his ability to tackle multiple points in a single raid.

 Thakur was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, in 2019.

SEASON 5
 In season 5, Ajay Thakur played 22 matches and scored 213 raid points as well as 9
tackle points while playing for Tamil Thalaivas.

SEASON 5
 In season 5, Ajay Thakur played 22 matches and scored 213 raid points as well as 9 tackle
points while playing for Tamil Thalaivas

. Explanation
 Ajay Thakur is a former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team. He is known for his
calm demeanor and ability to make the right decisions under pressure.

 Thakur has played for several teams in the PKL, including Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan,
and Tamil Thalaivas.

 Thakur is considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was part of the Indian teams
that won the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup and the 2014 Asian Games gold medal.

 In 2019, Thakur was awarded the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award.
 SEASON 6

In the 2019 VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6, Ajay Thakur, the captain of the Tamil Thalaivas,
scored 204 raid points. This was almost three times more than the next highest scorer for his
team,

Explanation

 Thakur was one of only two players in the history of VIVO Pro Kabaddi to have multiple
seasons with more than 200 raid points.

 He averaged 9.23 raid points per game and had seven Super 10s.

 Thakur was known for his ability to perform well under pressure, including in do-or-die
situations.

 He was a regular in the top 10 for do-or-die points in most seasons.

 Thakur was awarded the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri in 2019.
 SEASON 7

Ajay Thakur scored 58 raid points in season 7 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) for the
Tamil Thalaivas.

Explanation

 Ajay Thakur is an Indian kabaddi player who is known for his raiding abilities. He is also
known as the "Flying Thakur" and the "Ice Man of Kabaddi".

 Thakur has played for several teams in the PKL, including Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan,
and Tamil Thalaivas.

 He was the captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team.

 Thakur was awarded the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri in 2019.

SEASON 8
 Ajay Thakur played for the Dabang Delhi K.C. in season 8 of the Pro Kabaddi League
(PKL). However, he was unable to play for the second half of the season due to injury.

Explanation

 Thakur was signed by Dabang Delhi for ₹46 lakh in season 8.

 He was unable to play for the second half of the season due to injury.

 Nitin Panwar replaced Thakur in the team.

 Thakur has also played for the Puneri Paltan and the Bengaluru Bulls in the PKL.

 Thakur has won many awards, including the Padma Shri and Arjuna awards in 2019.


 Pro kabaddi end of tha season

 Season 10

In Season 10, Delhi appointed Thakur as their assistant coach.

Season 11

Ajay Thakur was an assistant coach for the Puneri Paltan in the 2024 Pro Kabaddi

League (PKL) season. He returned to the team after playing for them in seasons 3 and 4.
 Ajay Thakur world cup life

Kabaddi World Cup 2016

Thakur's most outstanding performance came at the Kabaddi World Cup in 2016, in
which India won gold. Thakur ended up as the top raider of the tournament with 68 points,
making a decisive impact in the final

What happened in the final?

 India was trailing Iran at halftime

 Thakur scored a 4-point raid to give India the lead

 Thakur scored a Super Raid that resulted in an All-out

 Thakur scored four Super 10s in a row

 India won the match 38–29

 Ajay Thakur was the captain of the Indian kabaddi team in 2017, leading them to victory at
the Asian Kabaddi Championship in Gorgan, Iran.

Explanation

 Thakur is a former captain of the Indian kabaddi team and is considered one of the best
Indian raiders.

 He is also a two-time Asian Games medalist and a Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee.

 Thakur is known as the "Ice Man of Kabaddi".

 He has also played in the Pro Kabaddi League for teams like Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan,
and Tamil Thalaivas.

 Thakur is a Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Himachal Pradesh Police Service cadre.

 Thakur was inspired to pursue kabaddi at the international level by his cousin Rakesh, who
also represented India in the sport.
 Ajay Thakur was a member of the Indian kabaddi team that won the 2016 Kabaddi

World Cup, but he did not participate in the 2018 World cup

Explanation
 Ajay Thakur is a former captain of the Indian national kabaddi team. He was born on May 1,
1987 in Dabhota, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh.

 Thakur is known for his distinctive moves, including the frog jump and the running hand
touch.

 He was part of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup-winning team. He also won a gold medal at the
2014 Asian Games.

 Thakur retired from international kabaddi and is now a Deputy Superintendent of Police
(DSP) in the Himachal Pradesh Police Service.