Ajay Thakur was born on 1 May 1987 and is an Indian professional Kabaddi player and the former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team.
18 Facts About Ajay Thakur
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Ajay Thakur was part of the national teams which won 2016 Kabaddi World Cup and gold medal at 2014 Asian Games.
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Ajay Thakur was awarded the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award in 2019.
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Ajay Thakur is a member of Himachal Pradesh Police Service cadre who currently serves as Deputy superintendent of police.
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Ajay Thakur was inspired by his cousin Rakesh who had already represented India in Kabaddi at international level.
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Ajay Thakur has been described as one of the best Indian raiders.
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Ajay Thakur represented his employer Air India at the Industrial National Championships.
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Ajay Thakur has captained India team in 2017 and led them to gold.
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Ajay Thakur is a member of Himachal Pradesh Police Service cadre who currently serves as Deputy superintendent of police.
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In Season 1, Ajay Thakur played 15 matches and scored 122 raid points as well as 5 tackle points while playing for Bengaluru Bulls.
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In season 2, Ajay Thakur played 13 matches and scored 79 raid points as well as 1 tackle point while playing for Bengaluru Bulls.
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In season 3, Ajay Thakur played 14 matches and scored 52 raid points as well as 4 tackle points while playing for Puneri Paltan.
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In season 4, Ajay Thakur played 16 matches and scored 63 raid points as well as 1 tackle point while playing for Puneri Paltan.
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In season 5, Ajay Thakur played 22 matches and scored 213 raid points as well as 9 tackle points while playing for Tamil Thalaivas.
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In season 6, Ajay Thakur played 22 matches and scored 203 raid points as well as 1 tackle point while playing for Tamil Thalaivas.
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In season 7, Ajay Thakur played 13 matches and scored 58 raid points while playing for Tamil Thalaivas.
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Ajay Thakur was the Man of the Tournament in Kabaddi World Cup 2016.
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Ajay Thakur was placed fourth among the best performing raiders in Season 1 of Pro kabaddi league.