Deepak Niwas Hooda Age, Wiki and Bio

Deepak Niwas Hooda

Quick Info

ProfessionKabaddi Player
NationalityIndia
Date of Birth10/06/1994
Age30 years
BirthplaceChamaria, Rohtak

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11"
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

SchoolTFV Global School
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesHorse riding, playing cricket and swimming
Tattoo(s)Portrait of his wife on arms

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date07/07/2022

Family

FatherRam Niwas (farmer)
Siblings1 (elder)
SpouseSaweety Boora

Career

Kabaddi
National DebutSenior National, 2014 in Patna (Haryana Team)
Pro Kabaddi LeagueTelugu Titans, 2014
International DebutSouth Asian Games, Guwahati (2016)
Coach/MentorDinesh Kumar
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Arjuna Award – 2020
  • Best Raider Award (PKl) – Season 6 (2018).
  • 2016 Kabaddi World Cup Ahmedabad - Gold
  • 2018 Asian Games Jakarta - Bronze
  • Asian Kabaddi Championship 2017 Gorgan - Gold
  • 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Master Dubai - Gold
  • South Asian Games 2016 Guwahati - Gold
  • South Asian Games 2019 Kathmandu - Gold

Favourites

Cricket PlayerMS Dhoni
BeverageMilk
ActressDeepika Padukone
FilmMS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Bhag Milkha Bhag

Style Quotient

Cars CollectionFord Endeavour

Some Lesser Known Facts

Deepak Niwas Hooda gained fame as the captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team.
He faced personal challenges with the loss of both parents at a young age, shifting his focus to family support and education.
Teaching at his alma mater, Deepak balanced his professional life with intense kabaddi training in a nearby village.
His dedication led to success, with highlights including a gold medal at the Senior National tournament and a bronze at the Senior National Kabaddi Championship.
Notably, he was picked up in the Pro Kabaddi League auction for substantial amounts by different teams.
Deepak's signature move in kabaddi is the 'Running Hand Touch,' executed with agility and strategy.
His achievements include winning gold at the South Asian Games and representing India at the Kabaddi World Cup.
In subsequent years, he won gold at the Asian Kabaddi Championship and bronze at the Asian Games.
He also succeeded as a captain, leading his team to victory at various prestigious tournaments.
Deepak's spouse, Saweety Boora, shares his passion for sports, earning accolades in professional boxing.
Aside from his athletic career, Deepak established a nutrition business and endorsed multiple brands.
He featured prominently in media, from magazine covers to documentaries, showcasing his journey in kabaddi.
A caring individual, he advocates for animal welfare and owns a pet dog.
Early mornings are reserved for workouts, reflecting his disciplined routine.
During leisure time, Deepak enjoys playing cricket with friends and engaging in horse riding and swimming.