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Deepak Niwas Hooda (Kabaddi) Age, Height, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Hometown: Rohtak
Age: 30 Years
Height: 5' 11"

Deepak Niwas Hooda

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)• Kabaddi Player
• Politician
Famous forbeing 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 ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Kabaddi
National DebutSenior National, 2014 in Patna (Haryana Team)
Pro Kabaddi LeagueTelugu Titans, 2014
International DebutSouth Asian Games, Guwahati (2016)
Deepak after winning South Asian Games 2016
Coach/MentorDinesh Kumar
Awards, Honours, Achievements • Arjuna Award – 2020
Deepak Niwas Hooda with his Arjuna Award
• Best Raider Award (PKl) – Season 6 (2018).
• 2016 Kabaddi World Cup Ahmedabad - Gold
Deepak receiving honor after winning Kabaddi World Cup
• 2018 Asian Games Jakarta - Bronze
• Asian Kabaddi Championship 2017 Gorgan - Gold
• 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Master Dubai - Gold
Deepak Niwas Hooda showcasing the gold medal and trophy
• South Asian Games 2016 Guwahati - Gold
• South Asian Games 2019 Kathmandu - Gold
Politics
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP logo
Political Journey12 February 2024: Joined BJP
Deepak Niwas Hooda and Saweety Boora after joining BJP in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Rohtak, Haryana
Personal Life
Date of Birth10 June 1994 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)30 Years
BirthplaceChamaria, Rohtak
Zodiac signGemini
NationalityIndia
HometownChamaria, Rohtak
SchoolTFV Global School
Educational QualificationsGraduation
ReligionHinduism
Deepak Hooda at a temple
HobbiesHorse riding, playing cricket and swimming
Tattoo(s)Portrait of his wife on arms
Deepak Niwas Hooda's tattoo
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date7 July 2022 (Thursday)
Family
Wife/SpouseSaweety Boora (boxer)
Deepak Niwas Hooda with his wife
ParentsFather- Ram Niwas (farmer)
Mother- a housewife
A childhood picture of Deepak Niwas Hooda with his parents
SiblingsSister- 1 (elder)
Deepak Hooda with his sister
Favourites
Cricket PlayerMS Dhoni
BeverageMilk
ActressDeepika Padukone
FilmMS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Bhag Milkha Bhag
Style Quotient
Cars CollectionFord Endeavour
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)INR 43 Lakh (as of 2022)

Deepak Niwas Hooda

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.

    Deepak in action while playing for Puneri Paltan

    Deepak in action while playing for Puneri Paltan

  • 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.
    Deepak playing for Pink Panthers

    Deepak playing for Pink Panthers

    Deepak Niwas Hooda playing for the team of Bengal Warriors

    Deepak Niwas Hooda playing for the team of Bengal Warriors

  • 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.

  • Deepak’s wife, Saweety Boora, who is a professional boxer, got a gold medal at the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championship.

    Deepak Hooda's wife after winning the gold medal for boxing

    Deepak Hooda’s wife after winning the gold medal for boxing

  • He also launched his own business with DNH Nutrition, a nutrition and supplement store in Rohtak.

    Deepak Hooda in his shop DNH

    Deepak Hooda in his shop DNH

  • Deepak has endorsed several brands like My 11 Circle, Revital, Flite, Rummy Culture, GNC, and MPL, among others.

    Deepak Niwas Hooda advertising for a supplement company

    Deepak Niwas Hooda advertising for a supplement company

  • Deepak Hooda, along with his teammates Rahul Chaudhari and Pardeep Narwal, graced the covers of the Sports Illustrated Indian magazine.

    Deepak on the covers of Sports Illustrated magazine

    Deepak on the covers of Sports Illustrated 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.

    The cover picture of the movie Sons of the Soil

    The cover picture of the movie Sons of the Soil

  • 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.
    Deepak Hooda feeding monkeys

    Deepak Hooda feeding monkeys

    Deepak Hooda with his pet dog

    Deepak Hooda with his pet dog

  • The kabaddi player is an early riser who likes to work out during the early hours of the day.

    Deepak Hooda working out in the gym

    Deepak Hooda working out in the gym

  • 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.
    A picture of Deepak Niwas Hooda playing cricket

    A picture of Deepak Niwas Hooda playing cricket

    Deepak Hooda in the pool

    Deepak Hooda in the pool

    Deepak Niwas Hooda riding a horse

    Deepak Niwas Hooda riding a horse