Naveen Kumar (Kabaddi) Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts About Naveen Kumar

• Naveen Kumar Goyat is an Indian kabaddi participant. He performs for each the Indian nationwide Kabaddi crew and Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He is thought for his quick raiding and is among the high raiders within the league.

• His father used to work as a driver for the Haryana Roadways. He was launched to the game by his grandfather, who was a wrestler. He was the primary particular person in his village to change into an expert athlete. Once, in a media interview, Naveen Kumar narrated that after successful his first native kabaddi event, he determined to take part within the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) for which he started placing on his weight. He mentioned,
  

  They used to observe PKL and noticed the gamers are all well-built. I used to weigh 70 kgs on the time, so that they determined to double my meals consumption daily. I used to have a litre of milk daily, they made it two litres. And they stuffed me with almonds. I couldn’t deal with it. I did it for 5 days after which instructed my mother and father I can’t do that anymore. They agreed, however solely after just a few abdomen upsets.”

  

  Naveen Kumar (1st from left) with Ajay Kumar throughout his early days in Kabaddi. Naveen is with Ajay throughout a PKL recreation within the second {photograph}

• In 2016, the Haryana Kabaddi crew chosen him through the State Final warm-up matches, and he represented Sonipat to play towards the Rajasthan crew. Naveen Kumar performed his first Junior National Kabaddi championships in 2016.

• According to him, his cousin Jyoti Goyat is a nationwide Kabaddi participant who is part of the Khelo India Kabaddi crew. Naveen Kumar as soon as narrated in a media dialog that there have been a number of grounds in his village the place kabaddi was usually performed. He used to play kabaddi at school throughout PT lessons.

• In 2018, Naveen Kumar began enjoying in Season 6 of the Pro Kabaddi League for Dabang Delhi and scored 177 factors, serving to the crew get to the playoffs. In Season 7, he gained the Most Valuable Player Award. The crew got here in second place. Naveen grew to become often called probably the greatest raiders within the league, scoring 300 factors in a single season. After enjoying two seasons of PKL, he acquired the nickname ‘Naveen Express’ for his quick raids. During these seasons, he additionally grew to become the quickest participant ever to succeed in 600 factors within the league.

• In 2022, he participated within the Asian Games held in Iran and gained a gold medal within the crew. In the ultimate, India beat Iran by 33-29 in a match.
  

  Naveen Kumar throughout Asian Games (2022)

• Naveen Kumar participated within the thirteenth South Asian Games. In the ultimate match towards Sri Lanka, he scored a Super 10. He then participated within the Asian Kabaddi Championships 2023 in Busan. Naveen did effectively on this event and helped India win a gold medal. He acquired chosen for the Asian Games 2023 hosted by China.
  

  Naveen Kumar after successful a gold medal in Busan

• Reportedly, he’s the primary and youngest participant (born within the twenty-first century) to play within the Pro Kabaddi League.

• According to him, nationwide kabaddi champion ‘Ajay Thakur‘ is his inspiration. Once, in a media interview, he narrated his first encounter with Ajay Thakur. Naveen Kumar mentioned,
  

  I’m impressed by Ajay Thakur whom I noticed first in Pro Kabaddi season 1, 2014. I’m coaching my mindset to carry out like him and love his abilities and footwork. His hand touches on defenders is solely mind-blowing.”

• In his leisure time, he likes dancing, swimming, and travelling to distant locations.
  

  Naveen Kumar whereas having fun with swimming

• Naveen Kumar is an avid canine lover. He has a pet canine named Jackey. He usually shares photos of his pet on social media.
  

  Naveen Kumar whereas enjoying along with his pet canine, Jackey