Mahipal Sinwar is an Indian Kabaddi player who got recognition for playing as a raider in the Pro Kabaddi League.
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Wiki/Biography
Mahipal Sinwar was born on Tuesday, 1 January 2002 (age 22 years; as of 2024) in Sardarshahar, district Churu, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He completed his schooling at a local government school and then attended the Sadul Sports School, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 38″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 14″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Mahipal Sinwar has an elder brother named Mohan Lal Sinwar who is a teacher in Rajasthan. He also has a younger brother named Pawan Kumar Sinwar who works in the Indian Army. Mahipal’s father, Palaram is a farmer.
Mahipal Sinwar with his mother
Mahipal Sinwar (left) with his brother Pawan Kumar Sinwar
Wife
Mahipal Sinwar is unmarried.
Religion
Mahipal Sinwar follows Hinduism.
Mahipal Sinwar seeking blessings at a temple
Kabaddi Player
Mahipal started his kabaddi journey by playing in local tournaments in Rajasthan, and he has played matches in different cities of Rajasthan which include Bikaner, Ajmer, and Jaipur. In 2020, Mahipal represented the Rajasthan state kabaddi team at the 46th Junior National Kabaddi Championship which was held in Rohtak, Haryana. In the following year, Mahipal was qualified to play in the K7 Kabaddi Qualifiers Rajasthan 2021. He represented the team JSG Warriors and won the gold medal in the tournament finals.
Mahipal Sinwar (centre) with his team at the K7 Kabaddi Qualifiers Rajasthan championship in 2021
In 2022, he represented the Rajasthan team in the Khelo India Youth Games followed by, representing the Rajasthan Police Kabaddi team in the 69th Senior State Kabaddi Championship and won the gold medal in the tournament finals.
Mahipal Sinwar’s Instagram post about winning the 69th Senior State Kabaddi Championship in 2022
In the same year, Mahipal Sinwar was picked by the team ‘Aravalli Arrows’ to play as a left raider in the summer edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series. He played 3 matches and earned a total of 33 points with a raid strike rate of 72.09% and a tackle success rate of 40%.
Mahipal Sinwar (wearing yellow) during a match in the Yuva Kabaddi Series in 2022
In 2022, Mahipal Sinwar was bought by the Lucknow-based team ‘UP Yoddhas’ for Rs. 8.78 lakhs to play in season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League. He played 5 matches and earned 11 points along with a raid strike rate of 42%. He was selected under the New Young Player (NYP) category.
Mahipal Sinwar during his match in season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League 2023
In the same year, he represented the Rajasthan Police team in the 71st All India Police Wrestling Cluster Championship (Kabaddi) in which his team won the gold medal.
Mahipal Sinwar posing with his gold medal at the All India Police Wrestling Cluster Championship in 2022
In 2023, Mahipal Sinwar was retained by the team ‘UP Yoddhas’ for season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Mahipal Sinwar as an official retained raider in season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League 2023
In the same year, he represented the Rajasthan Police kabaddi team in the All India Police Games in which his team won the runners-up trophy.
Mahipal Sinwar (left) posing with the runners-up trophy of the All India Police Games (2023)
Awards
- 2022: Best Raider in 69th Senior State Kabaddi Championship
Mahipal Sinwar’s Instagram post about winning the ‘Best Raider’ title in 2022
- 2022: Best Raider of the Match in Yuva Kabaddi Series
Mahipal Sinwar (left) receiving the prize of ‘Best Raider’ (2022)
Bike Collection
Mahipal Sinwar owns a Royal Enfield Bullet.
Mahipal Sinwar posing on his bike
Facts/Trivia
- Mahipal Sinwar also served in the Indian army and was later appointed as a constable in the Rajasthan Police, and he also became part of Rajasthan Police’s kabaddi team.
Mahipal Sinwar in the Rajasthan Police uniform
- It was Mahipal’s elder brother Mohan Lal who recognised Mahipal’s dedication towards kabaddi and took the initiative to support him in the journey.
- Initially, Manipal was a right-cover defender; however, due to a lack of raiders in the team, he was asked to play as a raider.
- While Manipal was practising at Sadul Sports School in Bikaner, he gave trials and got selected for the Sports Authority of India’s Gandhinagar branch.
