Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player, Coach |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Palra, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Anup Kumar
19/12/2025
Anup Kumar, the former captain of the Indian Kabaddi team, was celebrated for his 15-year contribution to the sport during a special event in Haryana. The event highlighted his transition from a professional player to a Deputy Commissioner of Police and his ongoing work as a coach and academy owner.
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Bio/Wiki
| Anup Kumar is an Indian former professional kabaddi player and coach known for his calm leadership and raiding skills. | |
| He represented India internationally and was part of the teams that won major gold medals at the Asian Games and the Kabaddi World Cup. | |
| He is widely known by nicknames such as Captain Cool and Bonus Ka Badshah. | |
| Anup Kumar retired from professional kabaddi on 19/12/2018 after 15 years in the sport and currently serves as a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Haryana. | |
| He owns the Freedom Fighters Kabaddi Academy and serves as a coach for Puneri Paltan in the Pro Kabaddi League. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.83 m |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Nickname | Bonus Ka Badshah, Captain Cool |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Cleared 10th standard in 1999 | |
| Further education through Open University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Hiking |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Ransingh Yadav |
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| Mother | Ballo Devi |
| Siblings | 1 |
Career
| International Debut | South Asian Games (2006) |
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| International Retirement | 19/12/2018 |
| Jersey Number | #3(India), #3(Pro Kabaddi League) |
| Domestic/State Team | U Mumba |
| Position | Raider |
| Career Turning Point | Asian Games final match vs Iran in Incheon, Korea |
| Pro Kabaddi League Teams |
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| Coaching Career |
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| Total PKL Matches | 91 |
| Total Raid Points | 527 |
| Total Defensive Points | 69 |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Curd, milk and butter |
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| Favourite Kabaddi player | Mohit Chhillar |
| Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anupkumar_kabaddi/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anup was part of the India national kabaddi team that won Asiad gold medals in 2010 and 2014. | |
| 2. He is the vice-captain of the Indian Kabaddi team. | |
| 3. He serves as the captain of the U Mumba team in Pro Kabaddi League. | |
| 4. Before joining the national team, he served as a CRPF constable. | |
| 5. Anup received the prestigious Arjuna award in 2012. | |
| 6. He was honored with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the inaugural season of Pro Kabaddi League in 2014. | |
| 7. Anup holds the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police in Haryana. | |
| 8. His team in Pro Kabaddi League, U Mumba, is owned by Unilazer Sports. | |
| 9. He is the former captain of the Indian Kabaddi team. | |
| 10. He served as the captain of the U Mumba team in Pro Kabaddi League. | |
| 11. He led U Mumba to their maiden Pro Kabaddi title in 2015. | |
| 12. His signature move is the 'Toe Touch'. |