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Balaji D Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 February 1998

Age26 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceTamil Nadu, India

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Dhanapal S.; Mother - Name not known

Balaji D Biography

Balaji D (Balaji Dhanabal) is an Indian kabaddi all-rounder from Tamil Nadu who has played in the Pro Kabaddi League for Patna Pirates, Bengal Warriors and

Early life and background

Balaji Dhanabal was born on 12 February 1998 in Tamil Nadu, India. He grew up in the state and developed into an athlete who would go on to compete in national-level kabaddi. Listed as 26 years old as of 2023, he is an Indian national and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Balaji’s parents are identified in available records as Dhanapal S. (father) and his mother’s name is not publicly listed. He is unmarried.

Career

Balaji is a professional kabaddi player who plays as an all-rounder. He first came to wider attention when he was part of the Tamil Nadu men’s kabaddi squad that won a bronze medal at the 45th Junior National Kabaddi Championship held in Kolkata in 2019.

He made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in season 8 (2021) with the Patna Pirates. His performances kept him in demand on the auction circuit: ahead of season 9 (2022) he was signed by Bengal Warriors for a reported Rs 20.6 lakh. During that season he featured in 18 matches and contributed 25 tackle points while registering one super tackle.

Ahead of the PKL season 10 auction in 2023, Gujarat Giants acquired him for a reported Rs 13 lakh. Over multiple tournaments and domestic competitions he has collected a number of trophies and accolades that reflect his ongoing participation and contributions to the sport.

Physical profile

Balaji’s listed height is approximately 173 cm (1.73 m or 5 ft 8 in) and his weight is given as about 65 kg (143 lbs). His body measurements are reported as a 36-inch chest, 30-inch waist and 14-inch biceps. He has black eyes and black hair.

Playing style

As an all-rounder, Balaji contributes in both raiding and defensive phases of the game. Match statistics cited from the 2022 PKL season show his tackle-point contributions and involvement in high-pressure defensive plays such as a super tackle.

Public profile

Balaji is known to enjoy riding motorcycles and is often described as a bike enthusiast. He maintains a presence on social media; his Instagram account is listed under the name Balaji Dhanabal.

Latest updates

By 2023 Balaji had appeared in multiple Pro Kabaddi League seasons and changed teams through the PKL auction system, moving from Patna Pirates to Bengal Warriors and then to Gujarat Giants. His age, physical measurements and family details remain part of public profiles maintained by kabaddi databases and sports websites.

This biography summarizes verified personal and professional details available in public records and tournament reports.
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Recent Work

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10

Signed by Gujarat Giants in 2023 for the PKL season 10 auction.

2023
Pro Kabaddi League Season 9

Played for Bengal Warriors in 2022, appearing in 18 matches and recording 25 tackle points and one super tackle.

2022
Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 Debut

Made PKL debut with Patna Pirates in 2021.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Bronze medal with Tamil Nadu at the 45th Junior National Kabaddi Championship (2019)
  2. PKL debut with Patna Pirates (season 8, 2021)
  3. Signed by Bengal Warriors for PKL season 9 (2022) and Gujarat Giants for PKL season 10 (2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balaji D born?

12 February 1998

What is Balaji D known for?

Kabaddi Player

What is Balaji D’s marital status?

Unmarried