Kabaddi star Gurjit Singh Toot, 2007 World Cup winner, dies
Ferozepur, August 12, 2026: The kabaddi fraternity has lost one of its prominent players with the demise of Gurjit Singh Toot, a native of village Toot in Ferozepur district. He was reportedly unwell for some time and breathed his last at a hospital. He was [age not available].
Gurjit Singh had represented India at the international level and was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 World Cup in England. Known for his powerful raiding and imposing physique, he earned recognition for his performances in kabaddi tournaments in India as well as abroad, including Canada, England and Australia.
His friends and fellow players remembered him as a gifted and committed kabaddi player who brought laurels to his village, Ferozepur and the country. His contribution to the sport was recalled with moist eyes by members of the kabaddi fraternity, who described his death as an irreparable loss to the game.
According to people close to him, Gurjit had been facing health problems for some time and was undergoing treatment before his death. His final rites will be performed at his native village, Toot.
The news of his demise has left kabaddi lovers and former players mourning the loss of a player who once enjoyed a prominent place in the sport. Condolences poured in for the bereaved family, with tributes highlighting Gurjit Singh’s contribution to kabaddi and his role in bringing recognition to Punjab and India on international platforms.