Naveen Kumar is an Indian professional kabaddi player who competes for the Indian National Kabaddi Team and Dabang Delhi KC of the Professional Kabaddi League (PKL). He is known for his speed and is considered one of the top rushers in the league.
Wiki/Biography
Naveen Kumar Goyat was born on Monday, February 14, 2000, in Sultanpur, Haryana, India (age 23; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aquarius. After completing his schooling, he went to Kurukshetra University to pursue his degree. Naveen Kumar’s grandfather was a wrestler who introduced him to the sport. Naveen Kumar was the first person from his village to become a professional athlete. In an interview with the media, he narrated how after winning his first local kabaddi tournament, he decided to join the Professional Kabaddi League (PKL) and started gaining weight. He said,
They had watched PKL before and saw that the players were all in good shape. I weighed 70kg at the time, so they decided to double my food intake every day. I used to drink a liter of milk a day, they turned to two liters. They stuffed me with almonds. I can’t handle it. I did this for five days and then told my parents I couldn’t do it anymore. They agreed, but only after experiencing a few stomach upsets. “
Naveen Kumar (far left) and Ajay Kumar during their early days in kabaddi.The second photo shows Navin and Ajay playing in a PKL match together
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 76kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 40 inches, Waist: 34 inches, Biceps: 12 inches
family
Parents and siblings
His father, Sansar Singh Goyat, was a driver with the Haryana Highway Corporation. His mother Meena Goyat is a housewife.
Photos of Naveen Kumar’s parents
He has a sister named Sonam Goyat.
Naveen Kumar and his sister
wife
Naveen Kumar married Meenakshi Baliyan Goyat on March 22, 2023.
Naveen Kumar and wife Meenakshi on their wedding day
other relatives
His cousin “Jyoti Goyat” is a national kabaddi player and regularly participates in Khelo India Kabaddi Championships.
Profession
In 2016, Haryana Kabaddi team selected him to represent Sonipat against Rajasthan in the state finals warm-up match. Naveen Kumar first participated in the National Youth Kabaddi Championship in 2016.
Professional Kabaddi League (PKL)
In 2018, Naveen Kumar started playing for the Dabang Delhi team, participating in the PKL Season 6, scoring 177 points, helping the team enter the playoffs. In the seventh season, he won the Most Valuable Player Award and the team ranked second. Naveen became one of the best Raiders in the league, scoring 300 points in a single season. He earned the nickname “The Navan Express” for his quick raids and became the fastest player in league history to reach 600 points.
international competition
In 2022, he represented the Indian Kabaddi team at the Asian Games in Iran and won the gold medal with the team.
Naveen Kumar during Asian Games (2022)
In the end, the Indian team defeated the Iranian team 33-29. Naveen Kumar also participated in the 13th South Asian Games and scored a super ten in the final against Sri Lanka. Thereafter, he participated in the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship in Busan and helped India win another gold medal. Subsequently, he was selected for the 2023 Asian Games hosted by China.
Naveen Kumar after winning gold in Busan
car collection
Navin Kumar owns a Kia car.
Naveen Kumar poses with his KIA
Favorites
- Movie: Sufna (Punjabi) (2020)
Facts/Trivia
- His names also include Naveen Express and Naveen Meena Sansar.
- Naveen Kumar follows a vegetarian diet.
- He is the first and youngest player to join the Professional Kabaddi League, born in the 21st century.
- Once, Naveen Kumar told a media discussion that there were several venues where kabaddi was played regularly in his village, and he also played kabaddi in physical training classes at school.
- His coach is Jagbir Siharg.
Naveen Kumar and his coach
- Naveen Kumar is an animal lover. He often uploads photos of his pet dog “Jackey” on social media.
Naveen Kumar and his pet dog
- Naveen Kumar is inspired by National Kabaddi Champion ‘Ajay Thakur’. In an interview with the media, he narrated his first encounter with Ajay Singh. Navin Kumar said,
I am inspired by Ajay Thakur, whom I first met in 2014 during Pro Kabaddi Season 1. I’m training my mentality to perform like him and love his technique and footwork. The way he touches defenders with his hands is nothing short of amazing. “
- He enjoys dancing, swimming and traveling to faraway places in his free time.
Naveen Kumar enjoys traveling
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