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Neeraj Kumar (Kabaddi Player) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 12, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 January 1995

Age28 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceSutana, Panipat, Haryana

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Satbir Singh; Mother - Radha Devi

Neeraj Kumar (Kabaddi Player) Biography

Indian kabaddi defender from Sutana, Panipat, known for his performances with Patna Pirates and the Indian Army teams. A consistent Pro Kabaddi League tack

Early life and background
Neeraj Kumar was born on 7 January 1995 in Sutana, Panipat, Haryana. He comes from a family headed by his father Satbir Singh and mother Radha Devi. Growing up in Sutana, he took to kabaddi at a young age; he has said that his elder brother encouraged him to start playing while he was in sixth grade. Neeraj is an Indian national, follows Hinduism, and is identified with the Gujjar community.

Career
Neeraj joined the Indian Army in 2014 and has been an active competitor in inter-services and national kabaddi events representing the services. Playing as a defender, he has collected multiple medals at inter-services championships, contributing to his team’s gold-medal wins at the 47th, 48th, 49th and 50th Inter Services Kabaddi Championships.

At the national level, Neeraj helped his team secure a bronze medal at the 36th National Games held in Gujarat in 2019 and was part of the squad that finished as runner-up at the 66th Senior National Kabaddi Championship that same year. In the 68th Senior Nationals Men’s Championship in 2021 he compiled 109 tackle points and 1 raid point, underlining his role as a defensive mainstay.

Pro Kabaddi League
Neeraj made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in Season 7 after being acquired by the Patna Pirates. In that debut season he produced a strong defensive showing, registering 55 tackle points across 22 matches and ranking among the top five players for tackle points that year. Patna Pirates retained him for subsequent seasons. In Season 8 he played 23 matches, scoring 53 tackle points and adding a raid point. Ahead of Season 9 he was retained again and went on to captain the side, finishing the campaign with 29 tackle points and 1 raid point from 21 matches. In 2023 he was retained by Patna Pirates once more for Season 10.

Neeraj’s Pro Kabaddi retainers in Seasons 8 and 9 were reported as Rs 49 lakh and Rs 54.20 lakh respectively. His performance across multiple seasons and his leadership role in Season 9 reflect his standing within the Patna Pirates setup and his importance as a defensive player in the league.

Style and physical profile
Neeraj stands around 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) and his listed playing weight is approximately 80 kg (176 lbs). His reported body measurements include a 42-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 16-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes. Coached by Ram Mehar, Neeraj is categorized as a defender and is known for consistent tackle contributions in both league and national competitions.

Public profile
Off the mat, Neeraj is described as religious and makes regular visits to temples. He remains unmarried. His public presence includes participation in high-profile domestic competitions and representation of the services, which has brought him recognition within the kabaddi community.

Latest updates
Highlights from recent years include his 2021 and 2022 inter-services championship victories, a productive showing at the 68th Senior Nationals in 2021, and his retention by Patna Pirates for Season 10 in 2023. Notable monetary awards in his career include prize money of Rs 1 lakh from a 2019 kabaddi tournament and a Rs 25 lakh award from ACE TATA as Defender of the Match in 2022.

Neeraj continues to represent defensive units for club and services competitions, combining his army background with professional league experience to remain a prominent defender in Indian kabaddi.
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Recent Work

Patna Pirates retention for Pro Kabaddi League Season 10

Retained by Patna Pirates for Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2023.

2023
68th Senior Nationals Men’s Championship

Recorded 109 tackle points and 1 raid point during the championship in 2021.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 and finished among top five for tackle points that season
  2. Multiple gold medals at Inter Services Kabaddi Championships (47th, 48th, 49th, 50th)
  3. Bronze at the 36th National Games (2019) and runner-up at the 66th Senior National Championship (2019)
  4. Served as captain of Patna Pirates in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neeraj Kumar (Kabaddi Player) born?

7 January 1995

What is Neeraj Kumar (Kabaddi Player) known for?

Kabaddi Player

What is Neeraj Kumar (Kabaddi Player)’s marital status?

Unmarried