Achievements:
One of the leading raiders in the Pro Kabaddi League.
PKL Best Raider Award in 2016.
Represented teams like Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas.
Legacy: Rahul Chaudhari’s fast-paced raiding techniques and his agility on the mat have earned him the nickname "Raid Machine." He is known for his quick reflexes and game-changing plays.
Achievements:
One of the best defenders in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Star player for the Haryana Steelers team in PKL.
Known for his strong ankle holds and tackling skills.
Considered one of the most reliable defenders in the game.
Legacy: Surender Nada's impact in the Pro Kabaddi League is undeniable. His ability to defend and tackle raiders made him a standout player in the league.
Achievements:
Former captain of the Indian Kabaddi team.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Champion with the U Mumba team.
Known for his exceptional leadership, skillful raiding, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Arjuna Award for Kabaddi in 2012.
Legacy: Anup Kumar is often regarded as one of the best Kabaddi players of his generation. His strategic mind and ability to control the flow of the game made him one of the most influential figures in modern Kabaddi.
Achievements:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2010, Delhi)
Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2014, Incheon)
Geeta Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics and is a pioneer for women in the sport, particularly from Haryana.
Achievements:
World Championship Gold Medalist (2018, Budapest)
Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2018, Jakarta)
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2018, Gold Coast)
Bajrang Punia, hailing from Haryana, is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has excelled in the 65 kg weight category. His technique and international victories have made him a household name.
Achievements:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2014, Glasgow, 2018, Gold Coast)
Asian Games Medalist (Bronze, 2018, Jakarta)
World Championship Bronze Medalist (2019, Nur-Sultan)
Vinesh Phogat, from the famous Phogat family, has broken barriers in the world of wrestling, particularly for women in Haryana, and has been an inspiration to many young women to take up the sport.
Achievements:
Olympic Bronze Medalist (2012, London)
World Championship Silver Medalist (2011, Istanbul)
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2014, Glasgow)
Yogeshwar Dutt is celebrated for his quick reflexes and ability to perform under pressure. His contribution to Indian wrestling, especially in freestyle, has been immense.
Achievements:
Olympic Gold Medalist (2012, London) in Wrestling (Men's Freestyle 66kg)
Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008, Beijing)
World Champion (2010, Moscow)
Sushil Kumar is one of India’s most decorated wrestlers and has made Haryana proud on the world stage. His consistency and technique have made him a role model for budding wrestlers in India.
The elder brother of Chaudhary Devi Lal, Chaudhary Saheb Ram Chautala was born in Chautala, Hisar, in 1911. He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the individual Satyagraha of 1941. He died on May 30, 1987. Chaudhary Sahib Ram Sihag, also known as Ch. Sahib Ram Chautala, was a prominent political leader from Haryana. He was born in Chautala village, located in the Mandi Dabwali tehsil of Sirsa district, and was the son of Chaudhary Lekh Ram Sihag.
During the pre-independence era, he was elected as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, representing the Hisar Rural General seat as a candidate of the Indian National Congress. He won this seat in 1937 and was re-elected in 1946.
He was the elder brother of Chaudhary Devi Lal, who later became the Deputy Prime Minister of India and twice served as the Chief Minister of Haryana. The Chautala family has played a significant role in Haryana’s political history, with several members holding key positions in government.
Hira Singh Chinaria was a freedom fighter from Haryana who played an active role in India's independence movement. He was born in 1895 in Kaliyana village near Charkhi Dadri. His father, Man Singh, was a retired Risaldar from the Second Lancers.
Hira Singh contributed to the struggle against colonial rule, and his efforts are remembered as part of India's fight for freedom.
