Current Context : Ajay Thakur, former captain of the national kabaddi squad, announced retirement from international kabaddi,  after his last match in Melbourne, Australia.

About Ajay Thakur

• Hails from Dhabota village, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh.
• Joined Himachal Pradesh Police as DSP in 2017.
• Gained fame through the Pro Kabaddi League.

Achievements:

• Led India to victory in the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship.
• 2016 Kabaddi World Cup: Top raider with 68 points, securing gold for India.
• Won gold medals at:
  • Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (2013)
  • Asian Indoor Games (2007)
  • Asian Games (2014)
• Bronze medal in the 2018 Asian Games.

Awards:

• Honored with Padma Shri and Arjuna Award.
• Received the Parshuram Award(Himachal Pradesh).