Prashanth Rai is an Indian kabaddi player who came to limelight in 2014 when he participated in the first season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a raider.
Wiki/Biography
Prashanth Kumar Rai was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1984, in Olamogaru village, Puttur district, Karnataka (age 39; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aries. Soon after completing his studies, he went to St. Philomena College in Puttur, Karnataka for his graduation.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 41 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 14 inches
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Seetharam Rai and his mother’s name is Sathyavathi Rai.
wife and children
On February 14, 2009, Prashanth Rai married Vajra Prashanth Rai. The couple has a daughter named Shritha Rai and a son named Shathayu Rai.
Prashanth Rai with wife and children
Profession
state championship
According to Prashanth Rai, when he was in college, his college kabaddi team won the national championship multiple times for three consecutive years. In 2006, Prashanth Rai represented the Karnataka Police team in the South Indian Men’s Kabaddi Championship.
Prashanth Rai (far right) at the 2006 South India Men’s Kabaddi Championship
In May 2022, he represented the Bank of Baroda Kabaddi Team in the South India Kabaddi Championship held at Chettikulam in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
Prashanth Rai and his team after winning the state level kabaddi tournament held at Chettikulam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu
Professional Kabaddi League (PKL)
In the first three seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League, Prashanth Rai served as a backup for the Telugu Titans, supporting kabaddi players Rahul Chaudhary and Sukesh · Sukesh Hegde. In the second season, he played 15 games for the Telugu Titans and scored 54 points. Later, he joined Dabang Delhi in the fourth season and played for Haryana Steelers in the fifth season. During Q6 2018, UP Yoddha invested Rs. His auction price was reportedly Rs 7.9 million, which was the highest bid in his PKL career and the highest bid for a B-tier player in the Season 6 auction. Prashanth Rai scored 147 runs in 21 games for UP Yoddha and crossed 100 raid points in a single season.
Prashanth Rai after winning the title of ‘Perfect Raider’ in 2018
Recognizing his aggressive style of play, Haryana Steelers acquired him during the seventh season of the Professional Kabaddi League (PKL) in 2019.
Prashanth Rai plays for Haryana Steelers
Prashanth Rai played for Patna Pirates in PKL Season 8 in 2022 and later moved to Gujarat Giants in PKL Season 9 and 10.
Prashanth Rai on Patna Pirates 2022 poster
prize
In 2022, Prashanth Rai was awarded the Karnataka Ekalavya Award by the Government of Karnataka.
Facts/Trivia
- Prashanth Rai is also known as Pacchu.
- According to him, traveling to distant places, reading, swimming, and running are his favorite leisure activities.
Prashanth Rai while practicing swimming
- He is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly. He often uploads videos and photos of fitness sessions on social media.
Prashanth Kumar Rai while running in the gym
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education