Jaideep Dahiya is an Indian professional Kabaddi player. He plays at the left-cover defender position and has been a part of the Haryana Steelers since the 8th season of the Pro Kabaddi League.
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Wiki/Biography
Jaideep Dahiya was born on 12 December in Sisana, Haryana, India. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He was 9-10 years old when he started playing kabaddi.
A childhood image of Jaideep Dahiya
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 14″
Family
Parents & Siblings
He has an elder brother.
Jaideep Dahiya with his elder brother
Wife
He is unmarried.
Career
In 2021, Jaideep Dahiya made his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut in the eighth season with Haryana Steelers. In his first season, Jaideep ranked as the fourth-highest scorer among defenders. [1]First Post
Jaideep Dahiya while defending in a Kabaddi match of PKL season 8
He spent another season of PKL with Haryana Steelers in 2022. Haryana Steelers continued their winning run in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 as they defeated Tamil Thalaivas with 27-22.
For PKL season 10, he was retained by the Haryana Steelers in 2023. Jaideep Dahiya and Mohit Nandal were selected as the captains of Haryana Steelers.
Medals
He won the gold medal at the 37th National Games in 2023.
Jaideep Dahiya and Manjeet Dahiya after winning gold at the 37th National Games (2023)
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, while talking about the growth of Kabaddi in India. He said,
Look, before Pro Kabaddi no one gave importance to kabaddi. But after Pro Kabaddi, fans started following and the game has grown. I think it is the second-best league in terms of viewership. There are other leagues as well but Kabaddi is getting immense love and support so it feels good and we hope that the sport grows further.” [2]First Post
- He is a fitness enthusiast and is often spotted working out at a gym.
Jaideep Dahiya working out at a gym
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