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Kabbadi is one of the oldest sports to be played in India and it has seen a huge overhaul in the last decade. Pro Kabaddi League has sparked a new life into the game as it has now got widespread global appeal.
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India is the undoubted champion in the sport and their superiority was confirmed earlier this year. Pawan Sehrawat and his team won the gold medal by beating Iran in the finals of the 2022 Asian Games.
In this article, we take a closer look at the top seven Indian Kabaddi Players in 2023.
7- Anup Kumar
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The former Indian skipper was at the forefront when the national side won the World Cup in 2016. The former U Mumba skipper helped his side win the Pro Kabaddi League season two title. Known for his calmness and ability to eke out points in the do-or-die raids, Anup Kumar is without doubt an Indian legend in Kabaddi.
6- Maninder Singh
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Currently part of the Bengal Warriors team, Maninder Singh has carved a huge name for himself in the sport. The 33-year-old has scored 1323 points from 130 games he has played in the league. Maninder Singh with his lightning fast raids is one of the best Indian Kabaddi players in the world right now.
5- Rahul Chaudhary
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The 30-year-old may not have found any takers for the 2023 season but Rahul Chaudhary is a known legend in the sport. With over 1100 raid points as well as 210 tackle points the poster of PKL is considered one of the best players in Indian Kabaddi history.
4- Deepak Niwas Hooda
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The tall raider from Haryana has left everyone in awe with his lightning-quick speed. Deepak Niwas had played 157 games in PKL and made countless appearances for India. The 29-year-old is counted as one of the best raiders in the game with 1119 raid points in PKL history.
3- Naveen Kumar
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The youngster from Dabang Delhi KC has been called the future of Indian Kabaddi for a long time. The 23-year-old has played just 91 PKL games and has scored over 1000 points already. He was also instrumental in India’s huge win over Pakistan during the 2022 Asian Games recently.
2- Pawan Sehrawat
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India’s national Kabaddi skipper Pawan Sehrawat has achieved it all within the age of 27. The Telegu Titans raider was recently conferred with the Arjuna Award. With over 1100 points in 112 games, the 27-year-old is the epitome of success. While he has a lot of gas in the tank Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is on his way to becoming an Indian Kabbadi Legend.
1- Pardeep Narwal
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Bursting into the scene as a prodigy, Pardeep Narwal was a huge cause for Patna Pirates to win successive titles. The raider is the only man in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League to go past 1600 points. While 2023 may not have been so successful, there is no doubt that Pardeep Narwal is at the top of the charts as far as Indian Kabaddi goes.