Naveen Sharma Wiki, Height, Age, Family, Biography & More

Naveen Sharma is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing for Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League since season 9.

Wiki/Biography

Naveen Dharambir Sharma was born on Friday, 20 September 2002 (age 21 years; as of 2023) in Naultha, Haryana, India. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Naveen’s elder brother, a Kabbadi player, wanted Naveen to become a Kabbadi player, and Naveen started playing Kabaadi while he was studying class 6.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 10″

Weight (approx.): 70 kg

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Black

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 38 inches; Waist: 34 inches; Biceps: 12 inches

Family

Naveen belongs to a family of farmers in a village near Panipat, Haryana.

Parents & Siblings

Naveen’s father is a farmer, and his mother is a homemaker.

Wife & Children

Naveen Kumar is unmarried.

Religion

Naveen Sharma follows Hinduism and is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. ^[1]Instagram – Naveen Sharma

Career

Yuva Kabaddi

In May 2022, Naveen Sharma started playing for Periyar Panthers in the Yuva Kabaddi Series. He has played a total of 28 matches and has earned 139 points. In June 2022, he was named one of the top 3 players with the most defence points in the Yuva Kabaddi Series.

Pro Kabaddi League

In August 2022, Naveen Sharma was bought by Patna Pirates at a price of Rs. 8.78 Lakhs. He played a total of 8 matches in the 9th season of Pro Kabaddi League. He maintained a 100% raid strike rate and 31% tackle strike rate and earned a total of 5 points overall. He plays as a right-corner defender. ^[2]Pro Kabaddi

In 2023, Naveen Sharma was retained by Patna Pirates at Rs. 13 Lakhs for the 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League as a ‘New Young Player’ and a defender. ^[3]My Khel

Award

• In April 2022, Naveen Sharma won a Kabaddi Tournament in Adilabad, Telangana.
  

  Naveen Sharma at a Kabaddi tournament in Adilabad

• In April 2022, Naveen Sharma won a Kabaddi Tournament in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.

• In April 2022, Naveen Sharma won a Kabaddi Tournament in Rohtak, Haryana.

• In June 2022, he won the title of Best Defender at the Yuva Kabaddi Series in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  

  Naveen Sharma at the Yuva Kabaddi Series in Jaipur in 2022

• In July 2023, he was titled the Best Defender of the Tournament at the Yuva Kabaddi Series.

Medals

Gold

• In 2021, he won a gold medal in Kabaddi at the Yamuna Sharad Mahotsav in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh.
  

  Naveen Sharma at the at the Yamuna Sharad Mahotsav in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh

• In November 2021, he won a gold medal at a Kabaddi tournament in Sadhupul, Himachal Pradesh.
  

  Naveen Sharma at a Kabaddi tournament in Himachal Pradesh

Favourites

• Food: Churma

• Kabaddi Player(s): Sachin Tanwar, Amit Hooda

Facts/Trivia

• Naveen Sharma is a dog lover and often posts pictures of himself with his dog on Instagarm.
  

  Naveen Sharma with his dog

• Naveen Sharma is a fitness enthusiast and often posts his workout videos on Instagram.

• Naveen Sharma enjoys swimming in his leisure time.