Manjeet Dahiya is an Indian army personnel and professional kabaddi player. He plays as a right-raider. Manjeet has played for various teams including Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates, and Puneri Paltan in many seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League.
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Wiki/Biography
Manjeet Dahiya was born on Wednesday, 30 October 1996 (age 27 years; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Scorpio. His hometown is Sonipat, Haryana. He studied at Jat H.M.A.S. High School in Rohtak, Haryana. He attended All India Jat Heroes’ Memorial College in Rohtak. [1]Manjeet Dahiya – Facebook
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Lavender Gray
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 36″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 14″
Family
Manjeet Dahiya belongs to a family of wrestlers in Sisana, Haryana.
Parents & Siblings
His father is a former wrestler.
Manjeet Dahiya’s father and paternal aunt
Manjeet Dahiya with his sister and brothers
Wife
Manjeet Dahiya got married in March 2023.
A picture of Manjeet Dahiya and his wife from their wedding
Religion
Manjeet follows Hinduism. [2]Manjeet Dahiya – Instagram
Caste
He is a Jat. [3]Manjeet Dahiya – Instagram
Career
Manjeet Dahiya started playing kabaddi in 2014. He joined the Indian Army under sports quota in 2016 and joined the Rajputana Rifles.
Manjeet Dahiya in his military uniform
He played kabaddi for Services at the national level in 2017 and 2018. He participated in the Federation Cup Kabaddi Championship in 2018 and won. In the same year, Manjeet made his debut in the Pro Kabaddi League by joining Patna Pirates in season 6. He scored 102 points with a 46% rate of raid strikes and 39% of tackle strikes in the season.
Manjeet Dahiya (centre, standing) while playing for Patna Pirates in Pro Kabaddi League Season 6
In 2019, he was acquired by Puneri Paltan for Rs. 63 lakh in the 7th season of Pro Kabaddi League. In the season, he bagged 151 points with a 46% rate of both raid strikes and tackle strikes. In 2021, Manjeet represented Tamil Thalaivas, which picked him for Rs. 92 lakh for season 8 in which he scored 167 points with a 49% rate of raid strikes and 35% of tackle strikes. He was acquired by Haryana Steelers for Rs. 80 lakh in season 9 of the league in 2022; Manjeet scored a total of 153 points in the season with a 54% rate of raid strikes and 42% rate of tackle strikes.
Manjeet Dahiya while playing for Haryana Steelers in a match against Bengal Warriors in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
In 2023, he was sold to Patna Pirates for Rs. 92 lakh for season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League; his jersey number for Patna Pirates is 10. In the same year, Manjeet participated in the 37th National Games, which was held in Goa, and secured a position; he represented the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) at the event. He represented ‘Army Red’ at the 49th Inter Services Kabaddi Championship in March 2023; he won the championship.
Awards and Medals
- Federation Cup Kabaddi Championship (2018)
Manjeet Dahiya after winnig Federation Cup Kabaddi Championship (2018)
- 49th Inter Services Kabaddi Championship (2023) (gold)
Manjeet Dahiya after winning the 49th Inter Services Kabaddi Championship (2023)
- 37th National Games (2023) (gold)
Manjeet Dahiya after winning gold at the 37th National Games (2023)
Bike Collection
Manjeet owns a Royal Enfield Bullet 350.
Manjeet Dahiya while posing with his Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Car Collection
He bought a Tata Harrier in August 2022.
Manjeet Dahiya, along with his father, after buying Tata Harrier
Favourites
- Kabaddi Player(s): Anup Kumar (raider), Manjeet Chhillar (defender)
- Cricketer: Rohit Sharma
- Actor: Randeep Hooda
- Actress: Katrina Kaif
- Web Series: Mirzapur
- Film: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
- Dessert: Gulab Jamun
- Holiday Destination: Jaipur
Facts/Trivia
- Manjeet Dahia has been coached by Narender Kumar Redhu since 2016.
Narender Kumar Redhu
- He is fondly called ‘Ladu’ by his friends and family members. [4]Manjeet Dahiya – Facebook
- Had he not become a kabaddi player, he would become a wrestler.
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