Anup Kumar retires

Question: A popular player named Anup Kumar announced his retirement recently; he was associated with which he following game?
(a) Badminton
(b) Hockey
(c) Kabaddi
(d) Football
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • Anup Kumar, a legendary Kabaddi player of India announced his retirement from the game with immediate effect.
  • Anup began his career in 2006 and concluded it after 15 years in which he achieved many milestones. The most prominent in them was the World Cup win in 2016 under his captaincy. He also led the team in Asian Games in 2014 where India won Gold medal.
  • He was also associated with team U Mumba which won the title in 2015 and later with Jaipur Pink Panthers in Pro Kabaddi League. He was awarded with Arjuna Award in 2012 for his contribution to the game.

Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=356876
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/pro-kabaddi-league/anup-kumar-announces-retirement-pro-kabaddi-2018-5501152/