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Guman Singh (Kabaddi Player) Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Height: 5' 11"
Age: 24 Years
Hometown: Gurgaon, Haryana

Guman Singh

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)Guddu [1]Sports Anvil – YouTube
ProfessionKabaddi Player
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 11”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 78 kg
in pounds- 171 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Kabaddi
Jersey Number#15 (Patna Pirates, U Mumba)
#3 (Haryana)
Domestic/State Team(s)• Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL-7 (2019)
• Patna Pirates (2021–22)
• U Mumba (2022, 2023–24)
• Haryana
Personal Life
Date of Birth5 June 1999 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2023) 24 Years
BirthplaceSherpur village, Pataudi Tehsil, Gurgaon District, Haryana
Zodiac signGemini
NationalityIndian
HometownGurgaon, Haryana
Relationships & More
Marital StatusNot Known
Family
Wife/SpouseN/A
ParentsFather- Name Not Known (farmer)
Mother- Name Not Known (homemaker)
Guman Singh with his mother

Guman Singh

Some Lesser Known Facts About Guman Singh

  • Guman Singh is a professinal Pro Kabaddi Player. He played as a raider for Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL-7, Patna Pirates in PKL-8, and U Mumba in PKL-9 & 10. At the national level, he plays for Haryana.
  • He grew up in Sherpur village, Pataudi Tehsil, Gurgaon District of Haryana.

    Childhood picture of Guman Singh with his family

    Childhood picture of Guman Singh with his family

  • Guman displayed athletic abilities since childhood. He started his sports journey through Gully Cricket. Later, his paternal uncle recognized Guman’s impressive speed, flexibility, and agility and urged him to quit cricket for kabaddi. His uncle pointed out that a cricket career required a lot of financial investment, which was beyond the means of their humble family.

    Guman Singh with his family

    Guman Singh with his family

  • Initially, when Guman began playing, there was no kabaddi ground in his village. Therefore, his uncle generously vacated a portion of his agricultural land to create a kabaddi ground for Guman’s practice. Over the course of three years, Guman received training from his uncle. Later, Guman and his kabaddi companion Manish joined an academy, where they competed in various tournaments.
  • Guman faced a setback when he suffered a foot injury, leading to a decline in his performance. During this challenging period, Guman thought about quitting the sport and pursuing a job. However, his uncle called him back to the village and started training him again. Soon, Guman regained his skills.
  • Guman Singh entered the Pro Kabaddi scene in 2019 when he played his first match for Jaipur Pink Panthers against Telugu Titans in the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League.

    Guman Singh in action for Jaipur Pink Panthers

    Guman Singh in action for Jaipur Pink Panthers

  • He played for the Patna Pirates, who were the runners-up in the 2021–22 PKL season. Guman Singh was recognised as the Perfect Raider in a match during the season and was awarded Rs. 25,000.
    Guman Singh after winning the title of Perfect Raider of the match

    Guman Singh after winning the title of Perfect Raider of the match

    On 25 February 2022, Dabang Delhi K.C. won the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 8 final against Patna Pirates with a close score of 37-36. Guman Singh contributed significantly by earning nine points in that match. Across 19 matches in Season 8, Singh collected a total of 97 points, along with four Super 10s.

    Guman Singh in action for Patna Pirates in the 2021–22 PKL

    Guman Singh in action for Patna Pirates in the 2021–22 PKL

  • Guman made history becoming the highest-priced player in Category B during the 2022 Pro Kabaddi League Auction in Mumbai. U Mumba secured the raider for a remarkable sum of INR 1.21 crore for the 2022 PKL season.
  • Alongside fellow raider Jai Bhagwan, Guman played a key role in U Mumba’s 30-23 victory against UP Yoddhas in the tenth match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 at the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium. While Bhagwan contributed six points, Guman added five points to the team’s win. Both Jai and Guman pulled of successful raids, giving U Mumba a three-point lead at 5-2 in the seventh minute.

    Guman Singh in action for U Mumba in 2022 Pro Kabaddi League

    Guman Singh in action for U Mumba in 2022 Pro Kabaddi League

  • On 13 November  2022, Guman delivered an impressive performance, earning 13 points to help U Mumba secure a 36-23 win over Patna Pirates.
  • He emerged as the top scorer for U Mumba in PKL Season 9, accumulating 137 raid points, which included five Super Raids and seven Super 10s.
  • In the Men’s Kabaddi event at the 37th National Games in 2023, Guman played for Haryana’s team, which earned a silver medal by finishing as the runner-up in the final against Services held in Goa.

    Guman Singh after winning a Silver medal for Haryana in National Games 2023

    Guman Singh after winning a Silver medal for Haryana in National Games 2023

  • During the 2023 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction, U Mumba acquired Guman for an impressive sum of Rs 85 lakhs, establishing him as one of the highest-priced players in the auction. U Mumba utilized the Final Bid Match (FBM) card, a privilege that can only be exercised twice by a team during the PKL Auction.

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