Rakesh Narwal is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing in the Pro Kabaddi League since 2015.
Wiki/Biography
Rakesh Narwal was born on Saturday, 6 May 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023) in Saturday Gohana, Haryana, India. He completed his schooling at Government Senior Secondary School, Rindhana, Haryana. Later, he pursued his graduation at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5’ 9″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42 Inches, Waist: 32 Inches, Biceps: 14 inches
Family
Rakesh Narwal belongs to a Jat family in Haryana.
Parents & Siblings
Rakesh Narwal’s father’s name is Balbir Narwal.
Wife
Rakesh Narwal is unmarried.
Religion
Rakesh Narwal follows Hinduism.
Career
Indian Civil Services Kabaddi Team
In February 2019, Rakesh Narwal was part of the Indian Civil Services Kabaddi team at the All India Civil Services Men & Women Kabaddi Tournament 2018-19 held at the Tatya Tope Nagar Sports Complex, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
National Kabaddi Championship
In 2017, Rakesh Narwal played at the 65th Senior National Kabaddi Championship – Men for the Uttarakhand team at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
Pro Kabaddi League
Bengaluru Bulls
Rakesh Narwal made his debut in the Pro Kabaddi League in its second season in 2015. He was bought by the Bengaluru Bulls. He played 21 matches in total. He maintained a raid strike rate of 41 per cent and scored 21 points overall.
Patna Pirates
In 2016, Rakesh Narwal was bought by Patna Pirates as a left-corner raider for the third season of the Pro Kabaddi League. He played in only one match during the sixth season and his team, Patna Pirates, won the tournament. In 2023, he was again bought by Patna Pirates for Rs. 13 Lakh in Category C.
Gujarat Giants
In 2017, during season 5 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Rakesh Narwal was bought by Gujarat Titans as a raider. He played a total of 6 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 30 per cent and a tackle strike rate of 33 per cent. He earned 18 points overall in the tournament. In 2021, Rakesh was bought by Gujarat Titans as a raider for the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League. He played a total of 16 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 50 per cent and a tackle strike rate of 42 per cent. He earned 81 points overall in the tournament.
Bengal Warriors
In 2018, during season 6 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Rakesh Narwal was bought by Bengal Warriors as a raider for Rs. 8 Lakhs. He played a total of 6 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 56 per cent and a tackle strike rate of 33 per cent. He earned 10 points overall in the tournament.
In 2019, Rakesh Narwal was retained by the Bengal Warriors for the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League as a left raider for Rs. 16.25 lakhs. He played a total of 4 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 67 per cent and earned 18 points overall in the tournament.
Haryana Steelers
In 2022, Rakesh Narwal was brought by the Haryana Steelers for the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League as a raider for Rs. 20 Lakhs. He played a total of 15 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 44 per cent and a tackle strike rate of 13 per cent. He earned 50 points overall in the tournament.
Awards
- In February 2019, he won a gold medal at the All India Civil Services Men & Women Kabaddi Tournament 2018-19 held at the Tatya Tope Nagar Sports Complex, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- In December 2021, he won the title of Game Changer of the Match in season 8 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
- In February 2023, Rakesh Narwal won a Kabaddi tournament organised by the Sports Authority of India in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Facts/Trivia
- Rakesh Narwal enjoys swimming during his leisure time.
- Rakesh Narwal is a dog lover and often posts pictures of himself with his dog on Instagram.
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