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Ajay Thakur
Ajay Thakur (born 1 May 1986) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player and the former captain of India national kabaddi team. 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 who currently serves as Deputy superintendent of police. Early life Thakur was born in Dabhota village of Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh; his father's name is Chhotu Ram. He was inspired by his cousin Rakesh who had already represented India in Kabaddi at international level. He married Sandeep Rana on April 10, 2019. Career Ajay Thakur has been described as one of the best Indian raiders. He represented his employer Air India at the Industrial National Championships. He has also captained India team in 2017 and led them to gold. He will also lead the Himachal men's team at the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championship 2020. He is a member of Himachal Pradesh Police Service cadre who currently serves as Deputy superintendent of police. Pro Kabaddi League Season 1 In Season 1, Thakur played 15 matches and scored 122 raid points as well as 5 tackle points while playing for Bengaluru Bulls. Season 2 In season 2, Thakur played 13 matches and scored 79 raid points as well as 1 tackle point while playing for Bengaluru Bulls. Season 3 In season 3, Thakur played 14 matches and scored 52 raid points as well as 4 tackle points while playing for Puneri Paltan. Season 4 In season 4, Thakur played 16 matches and scored 63 raid points as well as 1 tackle point while playing for Puneri Paltan. 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 6 In season 6, Ajay Thakur played 22 matches and scored 203 raid points as well as 1 tackle point while playing for Tamil Thalaivas. Season 7 In season 7, Ajay Thakur played 13 matches and scored 58 raid points while playing for Tamil Thalaivas. Kabaddi.