Deepak Niwas Hooda (Kabaddi) Age, Height, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Rohtak
Age: 30 Years
Height: 5' 11"
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | • Kabaddi Player • Politician |
Famous for | being the captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet & inches- 5’ 11” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 14 Inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Kabaddi | |
National Debut | Senior National, 2014 in Patna (Haryana Team) |
Pro Kabaddi League | Telugu Titans, 2014 |
International Debut | South Asian Games, Guwahati (2016)![]() |
Coach/Mentor | Dinesh 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 |
Politics | |
Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)![]() |
Political Journey | 12 February 2024: Joined BJP![]() |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 10 June 1994 (Friday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 30 Years |
Birthplace | Chamaria, Rohtak |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Nationality | India |
Hometown | Chamaria, Rohtak |
School | TFV Global School |
Educational Qualifications | Graduation |
Religion | Hinduism![]() |
Hobbies | Horse riding, playing cricket and swimming |
Tattoo(s) | Portrait of his wife on arms![]() |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 7 July 2022 (Thursday) |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Saweety Boora (boxer)![]() |
Parents | Father- Ram Niwas (farmer) Mother- a housewife ![]() |
Siblings | Sister- 1 (elder)![]() |
Favourites | |
Cricket Player | MS Dhoni |
Beverage | Milk |
Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Film | MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Bhag Milkha Bhag |
Style Quotient | |
Cars Collection | Ford Endeavour |
Money Factor | |
Salary (approx.) | INR 43 Lakh (as of 2022) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Deepak Niwas Hooda
- Deepak Niwas Hooda, an Indian kabaddi player, rose to fame as the captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team.
- Deepak lost his mother at the age of 4 and later his father who died when he was in his 12th grade. This led him to take a break from his education and work to support the financial needs of his family. He began teaching at the very institute where he had been a student.
- Parallel to his teaching role, he pursued kabaddi with fervor, often going to a nearby village for practice. His dedication helped him improve his skills considerably.
- In 2014, he was part of Haryana’s victory at the Senior National tournament in Patna, where they won a gold medal. He also played a key role in Rajasthan’s kabaddi team, helping them win a bronze medal at the 67th Senior National Kabaddi Championship.
- During the 2014 Pro Kabaddi League’s inaugural auction, Telugu Titans bought him in the auction for ₹12.6 lakhs, the second-highest bid of the season. By 2016, he moved to the Puneri Paltan for two seasons and even became the captain of the team in the fifth season.
- In the sixth season, he was signed by the Jaipur Pink Panthers for a whopping Rs 1.15 crore and later played with the Bengal Warriors in season 9.
- If Deepak was not a kabaddi player, he revealed that he would have been a teacher.
- His special move in kabaddi is the ‘Running Hand Touch,’ characterized by a swift, unexpected motion as the player attempts to touch the defender’s hand and retreats to his safe zone.
- He made his international debut in 2016 with the South Asian Games held in Guwahati and won a gold medal. The same year he also became a part of the Indian kabaddi team which won the Kabaddi World Cup.
- In 2017 and 2018, he won a gold medal at the Asian Kabaddi Championship and a bronze medal at the Asian Games respectively.
- After winning gold at the Dubai Kabaddi Masters in 2018, he stepped up as the team’s captain for the 2019 South Asian Games where he won a gold medal.
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- Deepak’s wife, Saweety Boora, who is a professional boxer, got a gold medal at the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championship.
- He also launched his own business with DNH Nutrition, a nutrition and supplement store in Rohtak.
- Deepak has endorsed several brands like My 11 Circle, Revital, Flite, Rummy Culture, GNC, and MPL, among others.
- Deepak Hooda, along with his teammates Rahul Chaudhari and Pardeep Narwal, graced the covers of the Sports Illustrated Indian magazine.
- He was also featured in ‘Son of the Soil,’ a documentary talking about the Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan’s journey with the Jaipur Pink Panthers, with Deepak being one of the central figures.
- Deepak has a passion for feeding street animals and encourages his social media followers to do the same. He is also a proud owner of a pet dog, Panther.
- The kabaddi player is an early riser who likes to work out during the early hours of the day.
- During his free time, he enjoys playing cricket with friends. That is one of the sports he likes besides kabaddi. He also likes to go for horse riding and swimming.