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Monu Goyat

movie Kabaddi Player cake 16 October 1994 (Sunday) (Kungar, Haryana)
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Height

in centimeters- 177 cm in meters- 1.77 m in feet & inches- 5' 10"

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Age

36

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Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 16 October 1994 (Sunday)
Birthplace: Kungar, Haryana
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Hansi, Haryana

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Ranu Bahal
Children: Daughter- 1

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism Monu Goyat - Instagram

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Monu Goyat

  • Monu Goyat is a well-known Indian Kabaddi player. He has played for teams such as Bengal Warriors and Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League and represented India in international matches.
  • He started his kabaddi journey at the age of 10 in his village, inspired and trained by his uncle, Vijender Singh. Unfortunately, Vijender, also a kabaddi enthusiast, couldn’t participate in the 1990 Beijing Games due to a knee issue.
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    Monu Goyat’s picture during his childhood
    Monu Goyat during his teen years
    Monu Goyat during his teen years

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    Monu Goyat’s uncle
  • Monu’s talents led him to join the Indian Army in 2011, where he represented the army in various kabaddi matches under the guidance of Coach Jasvir Singh. However, his army commitments kept him from the Pro Kabaddi League for its first three seasons. In 2017, representing the Services Sports Board, he reached the finals of a major championship.
  • In 2016, Monu debuted in the Pro Kabaddi League with Bengal Warriors, securing 59 raid points and 4 tackle points in 13 matches. This achievement placed him among the top 15 raiders that year.
  • Later, he played for Patna Pirates and achieved 191 raid points in a season.

    Monu Goyat in action playing from Patna Pirate team
    Monu Goyat in action playing from the Patna Pirate team
  • Haryana Steelers then signed him for a whopping 1.51 Crore rupees in the 6th season, making him the highest-paid player in the league’s history and the year’s top-earning non-cricket athlete. He later played for U.P Yodha, Patna Pirates again, and then Telugu Titans.
    Monu Goyat playing in the Haryana Steelers team
    Monu Goyat playing in the Haryana Steelers team
    Monu Goyat playing for UP Yoddha
    Monu Goyat playing for UP Yoddha

    Monu Goyat playing for Telugu Titans
    Monu Goyat playing for Telugu Titans
  • Monu is also recognized as the fourth-best raider in the league’s 5th season.
  • Outside the arena, Monu is a dog lover and also has a Husky as a pet.

    Monu Goyat with his pet dog
    Monu Goyat with his pet dog
  • He’s keen on fitness, often seen in the gym, practicing yoga, or swimming.

    A picture of Monu Goyat in the gym
    A picture of Monu Goyat in the gym
  • He’s renowned for his ‘running hand touch’ move in kabaddi, where he tags an opponent swiftly and retreats to safety.

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