Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Hometown | Rohtak |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8'' | ||||||
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| Weight | 61 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sheetal Sports Sr. Sec. School in Kiloi, Rohtak |
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| College/University | Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak |
Personal Life
| Tattoo | He has got the word 'Kabaddi' inked on his right arm. |
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| Coach | Manpreet Singh |
| Signature Move | Ankle-Hold |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | He has a sister. |
Career
| Pro Kabaddi League Debut | Haryana Steelers (season 9, 2022) |
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| Position | Right-corner defender |
| Training | Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sonipat |
| Notable Achievements | Participated in Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 with Kaziranga Rhinos (11 matches, 23 tackle points); PKL Season 9 debut with 17 tackle points in 14 matches (47% tackle strike rate); Retained by Haryana Steelers for PKL Season 10 (2023); Considered best young defender in K7 tournament 2021; Played in PKL Season 10 (2023/24) for Haryana Steelers (8 matches, 6 tackle points, 30% tackle strike rate) |
Style Quotient
| Bike Collection | Royal Enfield bike |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Monu Hooda is an Indian professional Kabaddi player known for his right-corner defender position in the Pro Kabaddi League. | |
| 2. He received his kabaddi training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sonipat. | |
| 3. In the 2023 Yuva Kabaddi Series, he played for the Kaziranga Rhinos, participating in 11 matches and scoring 23 tackle points out of a total of 67 tackles. | |
| 4. Monu Hooda made his debut for the Haryana Steelers in the 2022 Pro Kabaddi League season, securing 17 tackle points in 14 matches with a tackle strike rate of 47%. | |
| 5. He was retained by the Haryana Steelers for PKL season 10 in 2023. | |
| 6. Before kabaddi matches, Monu Hooda has a personal ritual of conversing with his mother to boost his confidence and stay calm. | |
| 7. He enjoys traveling. | |
| 8. In the K7 tournament 2021, he played 6 matches for Deepak Nivas Hooda Foundation Team, scoring 16 points with 41 tackles and a 67.15% success rate. |