Anuj Kumar Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Family, Biography & More

Anuj Kumar is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing for Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League since 2022.

Wiki/Biography

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 11″

Weight (approx.): 75 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 36 inches, Biceps: 14 inches

Family

Anuj belongs to a farmer family in Haryana.

Parents & Siblings

There is no information about Anuj’s parents and siblings.

Wife 

Anuj Kumar is unmarried.

Religion

Anuj Kumar follows Hinduism.

Anuj Kumar at Shrimant Dagdusheth Ganpati in Pune

Career

Yuva Kabaddi Series

In July 2022, Anuj Tanwar played for Tadoba Tigers at the Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2022. During the tournament, he played in a total of 10 matches, maintained a Raid Strike Rate of 49.11 per cent and a Tackle Success Rate of 16.67 per cent, and scored 86 points in total.

Anuj Kumar during Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2022

During the tournament, Anuj Kumar won many accolades including Kabaddi Ka Kamaal and Best Raider of the Match.

Anuj Kumar receiving a cah prize at the Yuva Kabaddi Series

Haryana State Kabaddi Team

In 2019, Anuj Tanwar played for Haryana State Kabaddi Team at the 66th Senior National Kabaddi Championship which was held in Roha, Maharashtra. ^[1]Indian Kabaddi

Pro Kabaddi League 

In 2022, Anuj Kumar made his debut in the Pro Kabaddi League, when he was bought by Patna Pirates as a left raider for Rs. 8.78 Lakhs. He played a total of 5 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 32 per cent. He earned 12 points overall in the tournament.

Anuj Kumar during season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League

In 2023, Anuj Kumar was retained by Patna Pirates in the New Young Player category as a raider for Rs. 13 Lakhs. ^[2]My Khel

Anuj Kumar during season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Kabaddi Team 

In January 2021, Anuj Kumar played for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Kabaddi Team at the 38th All India Men Kabaddi Championship held at Gotegaon, Madhya Pradesh. His team won the tournament.

Anuj Kumar posing with the trophy at 38th All India Men Kabaddi Championship

Medals

Bronze

In 2019, he won a Bronze medal at 66th Senior National Kabaddi Championship (Men) held at Roha, Raigarh, Maharashtra.

Facts/Trivia

• Anuj Kumar also goes by the name Anuj Tanwar Gujjar.

• Anuj Kumar is a fitness enthusiast and often posts videos of him working out on his Instagram account.