Ajay Thakur

Ajay Thakur

Personal Information

Full Name Ajay Thakur
Date of Birth May 1, 1986
Nationality Indian
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Role Raider
Past Team(s)

Ajay Thakur News

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PKL Melbourne Raid: Predicting the Playing 7 of PKL All Star Mavericks ft. Pardeep Narwal & Ajay Thakur PKL Melbourne Raid: Predicting the Playing 7 of PKL All Star Mavericks ft. Pardeep Narwal & Ajay Thakur
PKL Melbourne Raid: Predicting the Playing 7 of PKL All Star Mavericks ft. Pardeep Narwal & Ajay Thakur
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Pro Kabaddi 2024: 3 big names who have been a part of the same PKL team as player and coach ft. Ajay Thakur Pro Kabaddi 2024: 3 big names who have been a part of the same PKL team as player and coach ft. Ajay Thakur
Pro Kabaddi 2024: 3 big names who have been a part of the same PKL team as player and coach ft. Ajay Thakur
Bhavani Rajput selects his all-time 7 of Pro Kabaddi; picks Ajay Thakur but ignores Rahul Chaudhari, Pawan Sehrawat Bhavani Rajput selects his all-time 7 of Pro Kabaddi; picks Ajay Thakur but ignores Rahul Chaudhari, Pawan Sehrawat
Bhavani Rajput selects his all-time 7 of Pro Kabaddi; picks Ajay Thakur but ignores Rahul Chaudhari, Pawan Sehrawat
"I wanted to retire after playing for Telugu Titans for the last time" - Rahul Chaudhari shares reason behind retirement from PKL [Exclusive] "I wanted to retire after playing for Telugu Titans for the last time" - Rahul Chaudhari shares reason behind retirement from PKL [Exclusive]
"I wanted to retire after playing for Telugu Titans for the last time" - Rahul Chaudhari shares reason behind retirement from PKL [Exclusive]

Ajay Thakur Videos

Pro Kabaddi Highlights 2019 : Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas | 17th August
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Pro Kabaddi Highlights 2019 : Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas | 17th August
PKL: Top 15 Players Ranked By Most Do-Or-Die Points In Pro Kabaddi League From Season 1 To Season 6
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PKL: Top 15 Players Ranked By Most Do-Or-Die Points In Pro Kabaddi League From Season 1 To Season 6
Ajay Thakur Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 Performance (Raid Points Against Teams) 
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Ajay Thakur Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 Performance (Raid Points Against Teams) 
Top 15 Players Ranked By Most Super Raids In Pro Kabaddi League From Season 1 To Season 6
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Top 15 Players Ranked By Most Super Raids In Pro Kabaddi League From Season 1 To Season 6
Pro Kabaddi League: Top 10 Raiders Ranked By Total Raids Points In Pro Kabaddi League (Season 1 To 6)
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Pro Kabaddi League: Top 10 Raiders Ranked By Total Raids Points In Pro Kabaddi League (Season 1 To 6)

Ajay Thakur: A Brief Biography

Ajay Thakur is an Indian professional kabaddi player who plays for the Indian national men’s Kabaddi team and Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League. He is also the current captain of both the teams.

Thakur was born on 1st May 1986 and hails from the village of Dabhota in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh located between the hills. He plays as a raider and is known for his determined spirit, refusing to give up even in the most dire of situations.

A true leader on the court in every sense, not only does he boast immense influence as a hugely experienced player but he also leads the team with his performances and his efforts to carry the team. He is especially known to draw out his team from critical situations single-handedly.

The hero of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup final, it was his spectacular performance that led India to the title. His signature moves are the frog jump and the running hand touch. Thakur has mastered the art of frog jump, which is a visual spectacle as he jumps with his feet splayed apart, tagging defenders while airborne and landing to safety beyond the reach of the defenders.

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.

Achievements

He has won gold medals at the 2014 Asian Games, 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship and a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games.

Ajay Thakur Pro Kabaddi Stats

Seasons PlayedMatches PlayedRaid PointsSuper RaidsTackle PointsSuper TackleTotal Points
11512225027
2137961080
3145224056
4166351064
522213390222
622203310204
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