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Monu Hooda Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 10, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 May 2002

Age21 Years

BirthplaceRohtak, Haryana, India

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

FamilyFather (farmer), Mother, Sister

Monu Hooda Biography

Monu Hooda is an Indian professional kabaddi player from Rohtak, Haryana, known for his role as a right-corner defender. A product of SAI Sonipat and local

Early life and background

Monu Hooda was born on 4 May 2002 in Rohtak, Haryana. He grew up in his hometown and attended Sheetal Sports Senior Secondary School in Kiloi, Rohtak before moving on to Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak for higher studies. From an early age he pursued kabaddi, training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Sonipat.

Career

Monu plays as a right-corner defender and made his Pro Kabaddi League debut with the Haryana Steelers in season 9 (2022). In that debut season he appeared in 14 matches, recording 17 tackle points from 34 tackles and achieving a tackle strike rate of 47%.

Following his initial season, he was retained by the Haryana Steelers for Pro Kabaddi League season 10 in 2023. That same year he also competed in the Yuva Kabaddi Series with the Kaziranga Rhinos, taking part in 11 matches and contributing 23 tackle points from 67 tackles during the tournament.

Style and playing profile

As a right-corner defender, Monu’s contributions have come primarily through tackles and defensive work at the corner. His physical profile is listed at approximately 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) in height and around 70 kg (154 lbs) in weight. Reported body measurements include a 42-inch chest, 32-inch waist, and 14-inch biceps.

Public profile

Monu is identified as an Indian national and his zodiac sign is Taurus. He is known to have a tattoo of the word “Kabaddi” on his right arm. Outside the mat, he enjoys travelling and is reported to own a Royal Enfield motorcycle.

Personal life

Monu’s parents are named only by their roles; his father is described as a farmer. He has a sister. In interviews he has mentioned a pre-match ritual of speaking with his mother to steady his nerves and build confidence before competing.

Latest updates

As of 2023 Monu remained active in domestic kabaddi competitions, retained by the Haryana Steelers for PKL season 10 and participating in the 2023 Yuva Kabaddi Series with the Kaziranga Rhinos. His playing record from those events highlights his continued role as a defensive specialist on the teams he represents.
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Recent Work

Haryana Steelers — Pro Kabaddi League Season 9

PKL debut season; played 14 matches with 17 tackle points and a 47% tackle strike rate (2022).

2022
Kaziranga Rhinos — Yuva Kabaddi Series

Played 11 matches in 2023, scoring 23 tackle points from 67 tackles.

2023
Haryana Steelers — Pro Kabaddi League Season 10

Retained by the Haryana Steelers for PKL season 10 (2023).

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Made Pro Kabaddi League debut for Haryana Steelers in 2022 (season 9).
  2. Recorded 17 tackle points in 14 matches during PKL 2022 with a 47% tackle strike rate.
  3. Played in the 2023 Yuva Kabaddi Series for Kaziranga Rhinos, contributing 23 tackle points.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monu Hooda born?

4 May 2002

What is Monu Hooda known for?

Kabaddi Player