Prashanth Rai is an Indian Kabaddi player who came into the limelight when he participated as a raider in the first season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in 2014.
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Wiki/Biography
Prashanth Kumar Rai [1]The Times of India was born on Wednesday, 4 April 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in Village, Olamogaru, District Puttur, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Aries. Soon after completing his school education, he went to St. Philomena College in Puttur, Karnataka, to pursue his graduation. [2]The Times of India
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 41 Inches, Waist: 32 Inches, Biceps: 14 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Seetharam Rai, and his mother’s name is Sathyavathi Rai.
Wife & Children
On 14 February 2009, Prashanth Rai got married to Vajra Prashanth Rai. The couple has a daughter named Shritha Rai, and a son named Shathayu Rai.
Prashanth Rai with his wife and children
Career
State Championships
According to Prashanth Rai, when he was pursuing his college studies, he was part of his college Kabaddi team which won many national championships for three consecutive years. In 2006, Prashanth Rai represented the Karnataka State Police Team in the South India Men’s Kabaddi championships.
Prashanth Rai (standing first from right) during the South India Men’s Kabaddi championships in 2006
In May 2022, he represented the Bank of Baroda Kabaddi team during the South India Kabaddi tournaments organized in Chettikulam, district Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Prashanth Rai with his team after winning a state-level kabaddi championship organised in Chettikulam, district Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
In the first three seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League, Prashanth Rai played as a backup for the Telugu Titans, supporting Kabaddi players Rahul Chaudhary and Sukesh Hegde. In Season 2, he scored 54 points in 15 games for Telugu Titans. Later, he joined Dabang Delhi in Season 4, and in Season 5, he played for the Haryana Steelers. During Season 6 in 2018, UP Yoddha invested Rs. 79 Lakhs in him, which was reportedly the highest bid in his PKL career and the highest for a category B player in Season 6 auctions. With UP Yoddha, Prashanth Rai scored 147 points in 21 matches, crossing 100 raid points in a season.
Prashanth Rai after winning the Perfect Raider of the Match title in 2018
In the 7th Season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in 2019, Haryana Steelers acquired him, recognizing his aggressive playing style.
Prashanth Rai while playing for Haryana Steelers
For Season 8 in 2022, Prashanth Rai played for the Patna Pirates, and later, he moved to the Gujarat Giants in the 9th and 10th Seasons of PKL.
Prashanth Rai on the poster Patna Pirates in 2022
Award
In 2022, Prashanth Rai was conferred with the Karnataka Ekalavya Award by the State Government of Karnataka.
Facts/Trivia
- Prashanth Rai also goes by the name Pacchu. [3]Prashanth Rai’s Instagram Post
- His jersey number is 14.
- According to him, travelling to distant places, reading books, swimming and running are his favourite recreational activities.
Prashanth Rai while practising swimming
- He is a fitness enthusiast who goes to the gym regularly. He frequently uploads videos and pictures of his gym sessions on social media.
Prashanth Kumar Rai while running at a gym
References
| ↑1, ↑2 | The Times of India |
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| ↑3 | Prashanth Rai’s Instagram Post |
