Indian professional kabaddi player Pradeep Narwal started his kabaddi journey with famous kabaddi teams like Bengaluru Bulls, Patna Pirates and UP Yoddha of the Professional Kabaddi League (PKL) trip.
Wiki/Biography
Pradeep Narwal, popularly known as Dubki King and Record Breaker, was born on Sunday, February 16, 1997 (age 26; as of 2023), in Sonipat District, Haryana, India Lindana village. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Pradeep Narwal received his education from the local school in Rindhana, Sonipat. Despite his father’s wishes for him to prioritize his studies, Pradeep discovered his passion for kabaddi at the age of six, when he was selected for his school’s U-11 kabaddi team.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 42 inches; Waist: 32 inches; Biceps: 14 inches
family
Parents and siblings
Pardeep’s father Dharmbir Narwal is a farmer and his mother’s name is Birmati Devi.
wife and children
Pardeep married Swati Beniwal on November 19, 2019, and they have a child named Garvit Narwal (born in June 2021) .
Religion/Religious Views
Pradeep Narwal follows Hinduism.
Profession
Pradeep Narwal’s kabaddi journey began with a local tournament in Sonipat district. Under the guidance of coach Ram Mehar Singh, he honed his skills while representing the Air Force team in the national championship, which he eventually won.
In his second season in the Vivo Pro Kabaddi League, Pradeep played for the Bangalore Bulls for the first time.
Professional Kabaddi League
In the Pro Kabaddi League, Pradeep initially played for Bengaluru Bulls in Season 2. He then moved to Patna Pirates in Season 3 and scored an impressive 121 raid points in 16 games, making a significant contribution to the team’s first PKL title. In the following seasons, Pradeep stayed with Patna Pirates and showed his talent in the 4th season, accumulating 133 points and leading the team to win the PKL championship for the second time. In Season 5, Pradeep Narwal etched his name in the history of PKL by scoring a league-high 369 raid points. His outstanding performance played a crucial role in leading the team to achieve three consecutive championships, and he contributed 19 points in the final.
In Season 6, Narwal excelled, scoring Super 10 finishes in each of the team’s first three matches. However, his streak was interrupted against the Telugu Titans. The season proved to be an attractive one for Navarre, who competed fiercely with other raiders for the highest raid points, ultimately finishing in second place with 222 raid points. Siddharth Desai ranked third with 214 points and Pawan Sehrawat topped the list with 262 points. Season 7 saw Nawal reach a historic milestone as he became the first player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League to cross the 1,000-point mark. His extraordinary accomplishments solidified his status as one of the league’s most prolific scorers. In Season 8, UP Yoddha acquired Narwal for a huge amount of Rs. 165 crores (Indian Rupees), making him the most expensive player ever acquired in the league. Currently, Narwal continues to contribute his skills and talents as a part of the UP Yoddha team.
International
Pardeep Narwal has been part of the Indian Kabaddi team since 2016 and has achieved impressive success, winning gold medals in three of the four tournaments he has participated in.
dispute
Replace Season 9 Players
In Pro Kabaddi League PKL Season 9, Pardeep came to light when he was substituted by coach Jasveer Singh in the last 4 minutes of the match against Telugu Titans. The decision to replace Pardeep Narwal, who is about to complete the Super Ten, has left pundits unhappy. Expressing his dissent with the coaching choice, Mohit Chillal said: “It was a wrong decision taken at a critical moment. I don’t understand why the coach didn’t let him complete Super 10. I strongly object to this decision. However, in a subsequent interview with Zee News English, Navarre said that the coach has the power to make such a decision, and it was made to provide adequate opportunities for other players. He recognized the coach’s point of view and emphasized ensuring that the team The importance of a fair opportunity for everyone.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
awards
Achievement
- PKL MVP – Season 4, Season 5.
- Won three subsequent PKL titles between 2016 and 2017.
- Best Strategy Award – 2018
- Most points scored in a single season (PKL) -369
- Highest score in a Raiders game (PKL) – 34
- The first PKL player to break through 1000 points.
medal
- Kabaddi World Cup 2016 (Ahmedabad, India) – Gold Medal
- Asian Kabaddi Championship 2017 (Gorgan) – Gold Medal
- 2019 South Asian Games (Kathmandu) – Gold Medal
- 2018 Asian Games (Jakarta) – Bronze Medal
- Dubai Kabaddi Masters 2018 (Dubai) – Gold Medal
sign
car collection
He has a Hyundai Creta SX+
salary
Pardeep Narwal was quoted at Rs. The revenue of UP Yoddhas in 2021 is Rs 1.65 Crore.
Facts / Trivia
- At the age of twelve, he became a member of the Kabaddi Academy in Haryana, where his coach Naresh Narwal taught him the basic skills of kabaddi. Among the various techniques he learned, the Dubki maneuver stood out as his specialty. It was through this act that he earned the nickname “King Dubki”. Dubki’s move involves a quick dive with his head down, avoiding his opponent’s grasp and successfully reaching his team’s side, securing a surprise point in the process.
- Pardeep became the youngest player to represent the Indian team in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup at the age of 19.
- Padip Nawal’s jersey number is 9.
- He was coached by one of the most famous coaches of Kabaddi such as Ram Mehar Singh, Naresh Narwal and Jasvir Singh.
- The raider created history in the player auction with UP Yoddha offering him Rs 165 crore to play in the team. That ultimately made him the most expensive player in the league.
- Pradeep revealed in an interview that if he had not become a kabaddi player, he would have become a farmer.
- Pardeep appears in a 2021 ad for fantasy sports app Vision 11. He is also a brand ambassador for Rummy Culture, Protein Basket, Olymp Trade, Yuva Collection and Bal Tejas.
- To keep fit, Padip likes to hit the gym to build strength and stamina.
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