Contents
Monu Hooda is an Indian professional Kabaddi player. He plays in the right-corner defender position and represents the Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Wiki/Biography
Monu Hooda was born on Saturday, 4 May 2002 (age 21 years; as of 2023) in Rohtak, Haryana, India. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He attended Sheetal Sports Sr. Sec. School in Kiloi, Rohtak. He studied at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 70kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 14″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Monu Hooda’s father is a farmer. He has a sister.
Monu Hooda with his father
Monu Hooda with his sister
Career
He did his kabaddi training at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sonipat. In 2023, he played as a member of the team Kaziranga Rhinos in the Yuva Kabaddi Series. He played 11 matches in which he earned 23 tackle points out of 67 total tackles.
Pro Kabaddi League.
In 2022, Monu Hooda made his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut in the 9th season by playing for the Haryana Steelers. During the season, he participated in 14 matches and scored 17 tackle points out of 34 total tackles. His tackle strike rate stood at an impressive 47%.
Monu Hooda while defending in a kabaddi match against U Mumba in PKL season 9
For PKL season 10, he was retained by the Haryana Steelers in 2023.
Bike Collection
He owns a Royal Enfield bike.
Monu Hooda sitting on his bike
Tattoo
He has got the word ‘Kabaddi’ inked on his right arm.
Monu Hooda’s tattoo on his right arm
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he shared that whenever he goes to play a kabaddi match, he talks to his mother before the match to gain confidence and calm his nerves.
- He is a travel enthusiast.