Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/07/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Adampur Dadhi, Haryana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Domestic/State Team: UP Yoddhas | |
| Current Team: Patna Pirates |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Administration from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | |
| Attended Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 24 Years |
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| College/University | Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak; Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jaat |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Sanjay Kumar (Kabaddi coach) |
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| Mother | Name not publicly disclosed |
| Siblings |
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| Uncle | Sukhvir Singh Sangwan (former Indian National Kabaddi Team member, Gold medalist at 2006 Asian Games) |
Career
| In 2022, UP Yoddhas bought Gurdeep Sangwan for 10 lakhs for Pro Kabaddi Season 9. | |
| On 31 October 2022, he secured six tackle points against Telugu Titans and was named Ace Defender of the Match. | |
| For Pro Kabaddi Season 10 (2023), UP Yoddhas retained him for 20 lakhs. | |
| Played for Puneri Paltan as an all-rounder. | |
| In 2024, Patna Pirates signed Gurdeep Sangwan for Rs 59 lakhs during the PKL 11 Auction, breaking his streak of low bids. |
Favourites
| Web Series: Money Heist | |
| Sports: Volleyball | |
| Games: Ludo |
Style Quotient
| Jersey Number: #25 (UP Yoddhas) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gurdeepsangwan43/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Gurdeep-Sangwan-100007577598115/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurdeep-sangwan-81069521b/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gurdeep Sangwan, from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, is an Indian kabaddi player and civil servant. | |
| 2. He is an all-rounder for the UP Yoddhas team in the Pro Kabaddi League. | |
| 3. Gurdeep hails from a family deeply rooted in kabaddi, with his father and uncle being prominent figures in the sport. | |
| 4. His brother, Nitesh Kumar, is also a successful kabaddi player who plays for UP Yoddhas. | |
| 5. In 2022, UP Yoddhas purchased Gurdeep Sangwan for 10 lakhs for Pro Kabaddi Season 9. | |
| 6. During a match against Telugu Titans, he secured six tackle points and was named Ace Defender of the Match. | |
| 7. For the upcoming PKL season in 2023, UP Yoddhas retained him for a sum of 20 lakhs. | |
| 8. Apart from his sports career, Gurdeep also works in the income tax department as a civil servant. | |
| 9. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching movies and socializing with friends. | |
| 10. He mentioned in an interview that Money Heist is his favorite web series. | |
| 11. If not a kabaddi player, he revealed in an interview that he would have pursued a career as a civil servant. | |
| 12. In addition to kabaddi, he finds pleasure in playing volleyball and ludo. | |
| 13. His father Sanjay Kumar trained players from the Border Security Force (BSF). | |
| 14. Gurdeep and his brother Nitesh Kumar were mentored by their father in kabaddi. | |
| 15. The brothers were inspired by their uncle Sukhvir Singh Sangwan winning gold in Kabaddi at the 2006 Asian Games. | |
| 16. He wears jersey number #25 for UP Yoddhas. |