Abhishek Singh Thakur is a talented Indian kabaddi player known for his raider skills in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). |
He started his kabaddi journey at the age of 14 after being encouraged by his school sports coach. |
Abhishek honed his skills at GS Kabaddi Academy in Khurja and began competing in inter-school tournaments. |
During his school days, he enjoyed playing handball before transitioning to kabaddi. |
His exceptional performance at domestic kabaddi championships led to him representing Uttar Pradesh and later joining the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League. |
U Mumba acquired Abhishek Singh for Rs. 42.80 Lakh in the 6th PKL season where he showcased his talent with 53 tackle points in 5 matches, including 2 Super 10s. |
In the 7th PKL season, Abhishek's remarkable 162 raid points in 21 matches, with 10 Super 10s, garnered national attention. |
He continued his kabaddi journey with U Mumba in the 8th season and later played for Telugu Titans in the 9th season of PKL. |
Abhishek represented Uttar Pradesh in the men's kabaddi competition during the ’36th National Games Gujarat 2022′ in Ahmedabad. |
In 2023, Bengaluru Bulls acquired Abhishek Thakur for the tenth season of PKL. |
Apart from kabaddi, he maintains his fitness through regular gym sessions and shares his workouts on social media. |
In his free time, Abhishek enjoys various activities like traveling, swimming, diving, running, dancing, and skydiving. |
He also promotes body-building supplements on his social media platforms. |