Kabaddi Player Sudhakar M Age, Bio, Career, Team
M. Sudhakar was born on March 18, 2002, in Palayanallur village, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. One of the best Indian kabaddi players who has agility and strategy goes by this name.
M. Sudhakar Early Life and Introduction to Kabaddi
He began his journey in kabaddi at an age of 12 years from the Pasaparavai Palayanallur club. He participated at the local and district levels where he had made a good groundwork for the later life in sport.
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Career Achievements
In 2021, Sudhakar emerged as a shining talent when he topped many tournaments in Tamil Nadu. His constant performances led to his selection for the Bharathidasan University Kabaddi Team, which made him win the South Zone Inter-University Kabaddi Tournament.
The Winter 2022 season of the Yuva Kabaddi Series in Pondicherry was the turning point in Sudhakar's career. Game after game, Sudhakar played with exemplary skill, earning points for the Palani Tuskers to a total of 320 points at a strike rate of 77.1%, with 13 Super Raids and 18 Super 10s. He bagged awards like Best Raider of the Match and Best Raider of the Tournament.
Sudhakar participated in the 71st Inter Railway Kabaddi Championship with the Integrated Coach Factory Kabaddi Team wherein he won the silver medal. The tournament was held in October 2023.
Pro Kabaddi League Career
Sudhakar has a glorious past that got him a nod for Patna Pirates, under the New Young Player (NYP) category, for Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 in 2023. This one has cost ₹13 lakhs, and the management thinks he does.
In his very first PKL season, Sudhakar played 11 matches out of 12 for a total score of 67 points. So much so, he was like Pardeep Narwal of old, Patna Pirates' previous star raider. Fans, friends, everyone is calling him 'Pardeep 2.0'. ESPN India
Sudhakar is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs around 75 kg. He plays as a left raider. He is agile with strategic raiding techniques, making him a challenge on the mat.
Personal Life
Sudhakar belongs to a poor family background; his father is a farmer, Maruthamuthu. Sudhakar, though his popularity is growing, seems to remain humble with a status of being unmarried. He enjoys bikes and has a Yamaha YZF-R15. As well, being fond of dogs, he keeps sharing pictures with his pet on social media.
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Future Prospects
The rise of Sudhakar into the kabaddi world was meteoric; he was 21 years of age. It is a huge promise for the future, his commitment along with the skills on the field, can make him one of the stalwarts for Indian kabaddi and could represent the national team on the international platforms.
Many young athletes are inspired by the journey of Sudhakar, a small villager from Tamil Nadu, all the way to the professional kabaddi stage. Here, he illustrates how great success can come through talent with some hard work and determination.
