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Ponparthiban Subramanian (Kabaddi Player) Biography: Age, Career, Team

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 13, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 July 1998

Age25 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceTamil Nadu

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Subramanian

Ponparthiban Subramanian (Kabaddi Player) Biography

Ponparthiban Subramanian is an Indian professional kabaddi right-cover defender from Tamil Nadu. He has played in the Pro Kabaddi League for Tamil Thalaiva

Early life and background

Ponparthiban Subramanian was born on 21 July 1998 in Tamil Nadu. Raised in the state he still calls home, he is an Indian national who follows Hinduism. As of 2023 he is 25 years old and his zodiac sign is Cancer.

He stands about 1.75 m (5'9") tall and weighs approximately 80 kg (176 lbs). His recorded physical measurements include a 42-inch chest, a 34-inch waist and 15-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes. Outside of sport he enjoys travelling and is known to be an animal lover.

Career

Ponparthiban is a professional kabaddi player who operates primarily as a right-cover defender. He made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in Season 6 with Tamil Thalaivas, appearing in 12 matches and registering 17 tackle points during that campaign.

He remained with Tamil Thalaivas in Season 7 after being acquired for Rs 7.26 lakh, and played nine matches that season, contributing four tackle points. In later seasons he joined Bengaluru Bulls: in Season 9 he appeared in four matches and recorded 12 tackle points. His performance in Eliminator 1 on 13 December 2022 during that season earned him the Defender of the Day recognition.

Bengaluru Bulls retained Ponparthiban ahead of Season 10 for Rs 19.20 lakh.

Beyond the Pro Kabaddi League, he has represented Tamil Nadu at the 68th Senior National Kabaddi Championship (Men) held in Ayodhya in April 2021. In 2023 he played for RSB Chennai in the All India Civil Services Tournament and helped the side secure third place.

Public profile

Ponparthiban has been associated with well-known PKL franchises including Tamil Thalaivas and Bengaluru Bulls. He plays as a defensive specialist in the right-cover position and has been recognized on match days for standout defensive displays.

He is unmarried and listed as the son of Subramanian. He enjoys travelling in his free time and is fond of dogs, frequently photographed interacting with pets.

Latest updates

Recent seasons have seen Ponparthiban remain active in the Pro Kabaddi League and national-level competitions. After his Season 9 performances with Bengaluru Bulls, the franchise retained him for Season 10. In 2023 he contributed to RSB Chennai’s third-place finish at the All India Civil Services Tournament.

Ponparthiban continues to be involved in domestic tournaments and franchise play while maintaining a public profile as a defensive specialist from Tamil Nadu.
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Recent Work

Pro Kabaddi League Season 6

Debut season with Tamil Thalaivas; played 12 matches and scored 17 tackle points.

2018
Pro Kabaddi League Season 7

Represented Tamil Thalaivas; played 9 matches and scored 4 tackle points; bought for Rs 7.26 lakh.

2019
Pro Kabaddi League Season 9

Played for Bengaluru Bulls; played 4 matches and scored 12 tackle points; earned Defender of the Day in Eliminator 1 on 13 December 2022.

2022
Retention by Bengaluru Bulls for Season 10

Retained by Bengaluru Bulls ahead of Season 10 for Rs 19.20 lakh.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Pro Kabaddi League debut in Season 6 with Tamil Thalaivas
  2. Defender of the Day in Eliminator 1 (13 December 2022)
  3. Retained by Bengaluru Bulls for Season 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ponparthiban Subramanian (Kabaddi Player) born?

21 July 1998

What is Ponparthiban Subramanian (Kabaddi Player) known for?

Kabaddi Player

What is Ponparthiban Subramanian (Kabaddi Player)’s marital status?

Unmarried