Praveen Thakur (left side) received a grand welcome on reaching Arki, along with his school time coach and current coach.
Himachal Pradesh’s promising and young Kabaddi player Praveen Thakur has been selected for Pro Kabaddi. Praveen, from Pajina village of Arki tehsil of Solan district, has been selected by Bengal Warriors for Pro-Kabaddi Season 11. Due to this there is an atmosphere of happiness among the people of the area. Praveen
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After being selected in Pro Kabaddi, Praveen Thakur reached his home for the first time last evening. During this, the local public gave him a grand welcome at Arki sub-divisional headquarters. On this occasion, a large number of people including father Jairam Thakur, mother Hem Lata Thakur and brother Dinesh Thakur were present.
Praveen Thakur
Education received from Chandi School
Praveen’s early education took place in Chandi Arki’s school, where during his studies from class 6th to 12th, Praveen learned the intricacies of Kabaddi under the guidance of his guru Bhaskaranand Thakur. Praveen always dominated in school level competitions.
Coach Bhaskar Thakur honed
Coach Bhaskar Thakur honed Praveen’s talent and sent him to coach Sanjeev Thakur at Khelo India Center Rajpura Hostel, where he received international level training. Praveen Thakur has become a source of inspiration for the youth of the area.
Praveen gave credit for his success to his coach, parents and friends. He said that hard work is necessary to achieve any goal. He urged the youth to stay away from drugs.
