Kasinatha Baskaran

K. Baskaran or Baskaran Kasinathan (born 28 June 1968) is a professional Indian Kabaddi sportsman who has represented Indian National Men's Kabaddi team in International games and is mentoring as a Kabaddi Coach. He has won national as well as international medals. He has been a professional coach for International teams and Kabaddi League franchises. He serves as a coach for the Indian National Men's Kabaddi team and the coach for the Pro Kabaddi franchise Bengal Warriors.

Baskaran
Baskaran Wins World Cup 2016
Personal information
Full nameBaskaran Kasinathan
NationalityIndian
Born (1968-06-28) 28 June 1968
Sooliyakottai, Saliymangalam, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India
EducationU.A.A.T Hr Sec School, Ammapet
Occupation(s)Coach, India national kabaddi team
Years active1989 - 2002
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
Website
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CountryIndia
SportKabaddi
PositionAll Rounder
LeaguePro Kabaddi League
ClubTamil Thalaivas
TeamIndia national kabaddi team
Turned pro1988
Achievements and titles
Highest world rankingWorld No. 1
Medal record
Representing  India
Sports
1994 HiroshimaTeam
1995 ChennaiTeam

He is an active sports enthusiast and apart from being a coach he also concentrates on identifying and training young athletes.

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