Kiran Magar is an Indian professional kabaddi player who plays as a defender and left corner. He came into limelight for his performance in the Pro Kabaddi League.
Wiki/Biography
Kiran Magar was born as “Kiran Laxman Magar” (25 years old; as of 2024) on Saturday, February 13, 1999, in Nimgaon village, Malshiras Taluka, Solapur district, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Kiran completed his education from Walchand Vidyalaya and Junior College, Kalambu, Indapur, Maharashtra. Later, he studied at Vishwasrao Ransing College in Kalam.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 85kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Bust: 38″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 16″
family
Parents and siblings
Kiran Magar’s father passed away a few years ago; however, there is not much information about his mother. Kiran has an elder brother named Raviraj Magar.
Kiran Magar and his mother
Kiran Magar (left) and his brother Raviraj Magar
wife
Kieran Magar is unmarried.
religion
Kiran Magar follows Hinduism.
Kiran Magar with the idol of Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi
kabaddi player
In 2022, Kiran Magar represented the Maharashtra Kabaddi team in the 69th National Senior Kabaddi Championship and won a silver medal in the finals of the event.
Kiran Magar (right) after winning the runner-up trophy at the 69th National Senior Kabaddi Championship
In the same year, he was selected for the 9th season of the Pro Kabaddi League and was acquired for Rs. 3.1 million for the Mumbai team “U Mumba”. Kieran Magar played a total of 16 games and had an overall tackle success rate of 40%.
Kiran Magar (left) during a match of Pro Kabaddi League (2022) Season 9
In 2023, Kiran Magar represented Baburao Chandere Social Foundation in the Chief Minister’s Cup 2023 held in Nanded, Maharashtra and won the gold medal.
Kiran Magar after winning Chief Minister’s Cup 2023
In the same year, Kiran Magar was appointed captain of the Maharashtra Kabaddi team and participated in the 37th National Sports Competition held in Goa. Led by Kieran, the team won a silver medal.
Kiran Magar wins silver medal at 37th National Sports Competition
Later in 2023, Kiran was selected and purchased for Rs. Lucknow-based kabaddi team ‘UP Yoddhas’ won US$ 1.3 million in the 10th season of the Professional Kabaddi League.
Kiran Magar selected by ‘UP Yoddhas’ team in Pro Kabaddi League (2023) Season 10
bicycle collection
Kiran Magar owns Royal Enfield Bullet.
Kiran Magar poses with his bike
car collection
Kiran Magar owns a Hyundai Verna.
Kiran Magar poses with his car
Facts/Trivia
- Kiran Magar moved in with his uncle Anil Ghadge at a very young age. He used to watch players compete at a local club called ‘Maharana Kalamb’ and that’s how he got interested in the sport by observing the players.
- Initially, Kiran Magar failed the test to get into the Maharashtra Kabaddi team and it was then that his parents became hesitant about his decision; however, Kiran Successfully convinced them and continued the game.
- Baburao Chandere, a senior member of the Kuomintang Congress Party, is Kiran Magar’s biggest supporter. He has been motivating Kiran in his early days and asked Kiran to join the Baburao Chandere Social Foundation he owns.
Kiran Magar (left) and Baburao Chandere
- Kiran Magar’s ‘grab the ankle’ move has earned him huge recognition in the Pro Kabaddi League.
- Kiran loves horse riding and when he is not practicing kabaddi, he spends time doing this activity.
- Kiran Magar won the ‘Manliness of the Match’ award while representing ‘U Mumba’ team in the 9th season of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education