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Neeraj Narwal is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who plays as a left-right raider. He has played for the franchise Kabaddi teams Dabang Delhi KC, Alipur Kabaddi Association, and Bengaluru Bulls.
Wiki/Biography
Neeraj Narwal was born on Thursday, 23 March 2000 (age 23 years; as of 2023) in Haryana. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5’10”
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 15″
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Raj Singh. He has a younger brother.
Neeraj Narwal with his mother
Wife
He is unmarried.
Other Relatives
Parveen Hooda, an Indian boxer, is his cousin.
Neeraj Narwal with Parveen Hooda
Career
Pro Kabaddi League
In 2019, Neeraj Narwal made his Pro Kabaddi League debut with season 7, where he was bought by the Kabaddi team Dabang Delhi KC for Rs 6 lakh. He was bought as a substitute player for squad rotation, but he managed to score 12 raid points and 1 tackle point from 4 matches. In the season, he became the first substitute player to score highest in the PKL history. The following season, he was retained by the Dabang Delhi KC for Rs 10.86 lakh. He picked up 45 raid points from 19 matches in season 8 and help his team to win the gold medal. In season 9, he was bought by Bengaluru Bulls for Rs 43 lakh. In the league, he scored 92 raid points and 23 tackle points.
Neeraj Narwal during Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
He was retained by Bengaluru Bulls for season 10 as well.
Others
Apart from Pro Kabaddi League, he has participated in several Kabaddi championships and has emerged victorious in several of them. In 2019, he participated in All India Inter-University Kabaddi Championship (AIIU) in which he played for G. N. D University, Amritsar. The following year, he took part in the 46th Junior National Kabaddi Championship, held in Rohtak. In the championship, he played for the Haryana team and scored 15 raid points and 8 tackle points. In 2021, he participated in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship – Men, where he scored 7 raid points and 1 tackle point. In the same year, he took part in the Haryana State Senior Kabaddi Championship.
Awards & Achievements
- He received a prize money of Rs 51000 for the National Style Kabaddi Tournament in 2023.
- He won gold medal in Pro Kabaddi League Season 8.
Neeraj Narwal with his medal and trophy
- He was honoured as the ‘Best Player of the Match’ and a prize money of Rs 25000 for his excellent performance in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9.
Neeraj Narwal (right) receiving his prize money
Facts/Trivia
- He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regime.
Neeraj Narwal while working out in a gym
- He is often spotted smoking hookah on various occasions.
Neeraj Narwal while smoking hookah
- In July 2023, he started his YouTube channel ‘Neeraj Narwal 10,’ where he posts his match videos and workout videos. As of November 2023, his channel has more than 20 thousand views.