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Maninder Singh (Kabaddi) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

Date of birth31 January 1990

Age36 years

BirthplaceDasuya, Punjab

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSimran Kaur Pannu

FamilyDaughter - Gurneet; Parents - Gurdip Singh and Jasvir Kaur

Maninder Singh (Kabaddi) Biography

Maninder Singh was born on 31 January 1990 in Dasuya, Punjab. He grew up in a sporting household: his father, who played and taught kabaddi, played a key role in introducing him to the game.

Early life and background

Maninder Singh was born on 31 January 1990 in Dasuya, Punjab. He grew up in a sporting household: his father, who played and taught kabaddi, played a key role in introducing him to the game. Maninder began his playing career in the circle kabaddi format common in Punjab and Haryana before moving to structured coaching under figures including Paramjit Singh and Hanumat Singh. He studied at Khalsa College and Guru Nanak Dev College in Amritsar.

Career

Maninder’s professional career began when he earned trials with the Jaipur Pink Panthers and made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in 2014. In that inaugural PKL season he established himself quickly, finishing as his team’s leading raider with 130 raid points in 16 matches. That fast start helped him become one of the league’s standout raiders.

After suffering an injury that kept him out for several seasons, Maninder returned strongly in Season 5 as a Bengal Warriors raider, registering 190 raid points and leading to retention by the franchise across subsequent seasons. He has worn jersey number 9 for Bengal Warriors and has held the raider position throughout his PKL tenure.

Maninder’s speed and scoring ability are reflected in career milestones: he reached 500 Pro Kabaddi points in just 56 games, the fastest in league history at the time. In individual matches he has produced standout performances, including a 17-raid-point game for Bengal Warriors in the 2021–22 season where he accounted for all of his team’s raid points that night.

Leadership and team roles

Bengal Warriors entrusted Maninder with the captaincy on multiple occasions. He was chosen as captain ahead of other senior teammates and led the side through seasons where the franchise built consistency around its raiding unit. An injury forced him to miss the season 7 final, but Bengal Warriors went on to win that PKL title.

Domestic and representative commitments

Beyond the Pro Kabaddi League, Maninder represents Punjab in national competition and is employed with the Punjab Police in Jalandhar. He has been part of Indian squads as well, making his international debut in the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship and contributing to gold medal-winning squads, including the 2010 Asian Beach Games in Muscat and the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship.

Playing style and training

Maninder is known for his explosive raiding and quick athleticism. He credits early coaching and family influence for his development and has trained at club level with the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Kabaddi Club. He maintains fitness through swimming, gym work, and specific drills; a noted display of agility mentioned is his ability to perform 20 mountain climbers in five seconds.

Public profile

Maninder is active on social media and has served as a brand ambassador for sports nutrition and fitness-related companies, including Fuel One and Vision 11. He is recognizable for multiple tattoos, several of which have personal significance such as family names and his daughter’s name. Off the mat he enjoys photography as an interest, spends time playing volleyball with friends and teammates, and owns a pet dog named Max.

Personal life

Maninder married Simran Kaur Pannu on 1 December 2017. The couple have a daughter, Gurneet, born on 13 November 2019. His parents are Gurdip Singh and Jasvir Kaur, and he has two older sisters. Maninder follows Sikhism and lists homemade Punjabi food among his favorites.

Latest updates

As of the 2021–22 PKL season (Season 8) Maninder continued as Bengal Warriors’ captain and was retained for Season 9. He remained a key figure in the squad’s raiding department and continued to represent Punjab in national competitions while serving with the Punjab Police.

Career highlights

Maninder’s career highlights include a prolific 2014 PKL season with Jaipur Pink Panthers, a rapid 500-point milestone achieved in 56 games, a comeback season in Season 5 with 190 raid points for Bengal Warriors, multiple captaincies of the Bengal Warriors, and gold medals at major Asian events with India.

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Recent Work

Bengal Warriors - Captain and Raider (Pro Kabaddi League Seasons 5–9)

Retained by Bengal Warriors across multiple seasons; served as team captain and delivered key raiding performances, including a 17-point game in 2021–22.

2021-2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Top raider for Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL Season 1 with 130 raid points in 16 matches
  2. Reached 500 Pro Kabaddi points faster than any player at the time (in 56 games)
  3. Gold medals at the 2010 Asian Beach Games (Muscat) and 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship
  4. Retained and captained Bengal Warriors across multiple Pro Kabaddi League seasons
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Maninder Singh (Kabaddi) is publicly listed as married to Simran Kaur Pannu.