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Ranjit Naik is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing for the Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Wiki/Biography
Ranjit Venkatramana Naik was born on Wednesday, 11 July 2001 (age 22 years; as of 2023) in Bhatkal, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He attended the local government school in his town. In 2018, he moved to Moodbidri to pursue graduation at Alva’s College. Ranjit belongs to a lower-middle-class family. Due to financial conditions at his home, Ranjit did not have proper training for Kabaddi. He improved his skills by watching Pro Kabaddi League on TV and perfecting his techniques.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 38 inches; Waist: 34 inches; Biceps: 14 inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
Ranjit Naik’s father, Bhaskar Narayan, is a daily wage labourer, and his mother, Sushila, is a homemaker. He has two sisters, Raksha, who works at a private company, and Rakshita who is a beautician.
Ranjit Naik’s parents
Ranjit Naik with his family
Wife
Ranjit Naik is unmarried.
Religion
Ranjit Naik follows Hinduism.
Career
Kabaddi Nationals
In 2020, Ranjit qualified in the Junior Nationals in Haryana for Karnataka.
Pro Kabaddi League
In September 2022, Ranjit was picked by Patna pirates at a price of Rs. 8.78 Lakhs. Ranjit Naik made his debut in the Pro Kabaddi League with its season 9 when he became a member of the Patna Pirates. In its 9th season, Ranjit played a total of seven matches. He maintained a raid strike rate of 45% and a tackle strike rate of 50%. During the whole season, he earned 17 points for his team, Patna Pirates. He is an all-rounder contributing to both raiding and defending during the game
In 2023, Ranjit Naik was retained for the Patna Pirates to play in the Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Ranjit Naik during a match in season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League
Awards
- In 2022, he won the Perfect Player of the Match title at the Pro Kabaddi League season 9.
Ranjit Naik (left) receiving his title of Perfect Player of the Match
- In 2023, he won the title of ‘Emerging Player of the Tournament’ in Kabaddi at the Puneeth Cup held in Mysore.
Ranjit Naik receiving his award at the Puneeth Cup
Bike Collection
Ranjit Naik owns a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 bike.
Ranjit Naik posing with his bike
Facts/Trivia
- Ranjit Naik is a fitness enthusiast and often uploads pictures of himself working out on Instagram.
- Ranjit Naik enjoys swimming in his leisure time.
Ranjit Naik swimming