Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/12/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Chhapar village, Jhajjar district, Haryana |
Latest News about Naveen Kumar
20/09/2025
Haryana Steelers later indicated that Naveen Kumar would be unavailable for the remainder of the PKL 2025 season because of injury. Reports around the team announcement said he was beginning recovery, but no definitive return date was confirmed at the time.
22/06/2025
Naveen Kumar was signed by Haryana Steelers for the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 auction for Rs 1.20 crore. The move marked his return to his home state side after previously representing Dabang Delhi, and it was widely covered as one of the biggest signings of the auction season.
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Physical Stats & More
| Weight | 130 kg |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Career
| 2013 | Event: Commonwealth Championships | Achievement: Gold Medal |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Event: Commonwealth Championships | Achievement: Gold Medal |
| Event: Asian Championships | Achievement: Bronze Medal | |
| 2017 | Event: World Championships | Achievement: 16th Place |
| Event: Indoor Asian Games | Achievement: Silver Medal | |
| 2018 | Event: Asian Games | Achievement: 8th Place |
| 2019 | Event: Senior World Ranking Tournament | Achievement: Bronze Medal (130 kg Greco-Roman) |
| 2020 | Event: Individual World Cup | Achievement: 14th Place |
| 2022 | Event: Asian Games | Achievement: 5th Place |
| Event: Commonwealth Games | Achievement: Gold Medal (74 kg Freestyle) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Naveen Kumar is a well-known Indian wrestler specializing in Greco-Roman style. | |
| 2. He serves as MCPO II in the Indian Navy and competes for India in wrestling tournaments. | |
| 3. In 2019, Naveen Kumar secured a Bronze in the 130 kgs Greco-Roman Wrestling at the Senior World Ranking tournament. | |
| 4. Unfortunately, in 2021, he had to withdraw from the World Olympic Qualifiers after testing positive for COVID-19. | |
| 5. Due to a fractured left thumb, he could not participate in the 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships. | |
| 6. At the Almaty Asian Championships in 2021, Naveen Kumar faced a defeat in his wrestling match. | |
| 7. He took part in the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. | |
| 8. He won gold in the men's 74 kg freestyle wrestling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham by defeating Pakistan's Muhammad Sharif Tahir 9-0 in the final. | |
| 9. He is also known as India's Greco-Roman wrestler. | |
| 10. He won the Commonwealth Championships title in 2013, 2016, and 2017. |