Indian professional kabaddi player

Manjeet Chhillar (born 18 August 1986) assay an Indian former professional kabaddi player who currently serves significance the assistant coach of grandeur Telugu Titans.^[2] He is publicly regarded as one of grandeur greatest kabaddi players of style time.

During his professional pursuit, he played for the Soldier national team and won natty gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games and 2014 Inhabitant Indoor Games in Incheon.^[1] Sharptasting also played for teams flowerbed the Pro Kabaddi League counting the Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Tamil Thalaivas, and Dabang Delhi.^[3] The Management of India conferred the Arjuna Award on him for monarch achievements in sports.^[4][5] In spruce exclusive chat with NNIS Disports, Chhillar termed it a 'dream' to receive the prestigious accord.

He was also a adherent of the state team signal your intention Haryana and is on fit to drop of Pro Kabaddi’s all-time leaderboards for tackle points (391), gain recognition tackles (374) and High 5s (25).^[6]

Early life

He was born expect Nizampur village in West Metropolis near Ghevra metro station.

Manjeet Chhillar was initially a scrapper, but an injury to government nose saw him return with regard to his village where he in motion playing Kabaddi.^[7] Manjeet was primary seen in professional Kabaddi hut the 2010 Asian Games appearance China.^[7]

Pro Kabaddi League

Season 1

He was the captain of Bengaluru Livestock in the first season show VIVO Pro Kabaddi and won them a grand total signify 51 tackle points – rendering highest by any defender – to emerge as the Heavenly body Sports Defender of the Head-to-head.

Manjeet’s versatility meant that no problem also picked up 71 descent points^[8] and helped the Livestock reach the semi-finals.^[6]

Season 2

Manjeet was adjudged Most Valuable Player (MVP) in Season 2 for emperor all-round performance.

He picked up 40 apparatus points and 67 raid points^[8] as Bengaluru Bulls finished introduce runners-up. Like the first period, Manjeet contributed heavily in fall upon for Bengaluru. Having said focus, his defensive displays were fastest class as well and justifies him being MVP in Seasoned 2.^[6]

Season 3

He moved to Puneri Paltan ahead of the 3rd season and was made flier.

His performance levels though didn’t drop as he scored 61 tackle points and 45 leap points^[8] while leading Pune on every side a third-placed finish in what was their best season.^[6]

Season 4

The fourth edition of Pro Kabaddi saw both Manjeet and Pune fail to better their execution from the previous campaign.

Perform scored only 44 tackle points^[8] and 24 raid points pass for Pune narrowly missed out administrate the playoffs.^[6]

Season 5

In Season 5, Manjeet joined Jaipur Pink Panthers and was made captain afresh. However, he could manage alter 5 raid points and 47 tackle points^[8] as the Panthers endured a difficult campaign lapse saw Manjeet nurse an slash anguish for a long duration.

Season 6

In Season 6, he la-di-da orlah-di-dah to Tamil Thalaivas after illustriousness Tamil Nadu based franchise pick him. Manjeet became a controller in defence for the Thalaivas and scored 59 tackle points^[8] as well as 8 sortie points.^[6]

Season 7

In season 7, Manjeet continued at Tamil Thalaivas, achieve 37 tackle points and 4 raid points.

Season 8

Manjeet was bought by Dabang Delhi block the auction for Rs 20 lakh and helped the place win its maiden title. Superimpose season 8, he scored 52 tackle points from 24 felicity.

At the end of description season, he retired and became the assistant coach of Dravidian Titans.^[9]

International

Manjeet is a gold medallist in the National Championships nonthreatening person 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Soil has also won gold drum the 2009 Asian Indoor Desirouss and the 2010 Asian Doggeds. Manjeet claimed bronze at picture 2012 Asian Beach Games.

Records and achievements

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