Abhishek Singh is an Indian professional kabaddi player. He gained popularity in 2018 when he participated as a raider in the 6th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Wiki/Biography
Abhishek Singh Thakur was born on Saturday, 3 July 1999 (age 24 years; as of 2023) in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. In 2014, he completed his graduation at Aligarh College of Engineering and Technology, Uttar Pradesh.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42 Inches, Waist: 32 Inches, Biceps: 14 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his family. He has two sisters.
Wife & Children
He is unmarried.
Career
District-level Championships
When he was fourteen years old, his school sports coach told him to participate in the kabaddi team for district tournaments. He then started playing kabaddi at district-level kabaddi championships. Later, he joined the GS Kabaddi Academy in Khurja to receive professional training in kabaddi and also began representing his school in inter-school competitions. Later, he was selected for the kabaddi team to represent the Uttar Pradesh state after performing well in the district-level kabaddi championships.
National Championships
Abhishek played for the Uttar Pradesh team in the men’s kabaddi competition at the ’36th National Games Gujarat 2022′ held in Ahmedabad.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
Abhishek Singh was bought by U Mumba for Rs. 42.80 Lakh in the 6th season of PKL and was kept on the team for the 7th season. In his debut season, he got a total of 53 tackle points in 5 matches, including 2 Super 10s. Abhishek gained national recognition for his performance in the 7th season of PKL. He scored 162 raid points in 21 matches, achieving 10 Super 10s. Abhishek continued to play for the team in the 8th season of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2021. In the 9th season, he played for the Telugu Titans.
In 2023, Abhishek Thakur was acquired by Bengaluru Bulls in the tenth season of PKL.
Bike Collection
He owns a Royal Enfield.
Car Collection
Abhishek Singh Thakur owns an Audi, Thar, and Brezza.
Favourites
- Food: Makki Ki Roti and Saag
- Quote: “Everything is possible nothing is impossible”
Facts/Trivia
- According to Abhishek Singh Thakur, he liked playing handball during his school days.
- His jersey number is #7.
- During the ’36th National Games Gujarat 2022,’ Abhishek Singh Thakur mentioned in a media interview that his kabaddi practice sessions with Telugu Titans in the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League helped him in the national games and also led to positive changes in his lifestyle. He said,
My practice sessions with Telugu Titans certainly helped me during the National Games. My lifestyle has changed after I started playing in the vivo Pro Kabaddi League. From living to eating to meeting people, everything has changed. We feel like celebrities and we get respect from everyone wherever we go.”
- He is a fitness fanatic and goes to the gym frequently. He often uploads pictures and videos of his gym sessions on various social media platforms.
- In his free time, Abhishek Singh Thakur enjoys travelling to distant places, swimming, underwater diving, running, dancing, and skydiving.
- He is often featured in the advertisements for various body-building supplements on social media.
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