Arjun Deshwal Explained

Arjun Deshwal
Nickname:Raid Machine
Nationality:Indian
Birth Date:7 July 1999
Years Active:2019-present
Employer:DSP in UP police (sports)
Country:India
Sport:Kabaddi
Team:Jaipur Pink Panthers
Known As:Raid Machine
League:Pro Kabbadi League
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Arjun Deshwal (born 7 July 1999) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who plays as a raider in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) for Jaipur Pink Panthers. He is known as a "Raid Machine" in the league for his aggressive raiding technique. He was part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Gangzhou, China.

Early life and background

Arjun was born in Basera, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. He used to watch boys play kabaddi in his village and he too started playing kabaddi regularly by the age of 14. Then he represented his school in the under-16 School Nationals and later in 2019, he was selected for the Uttrakhand State team.[1]

Career

He began his professional career playing for U Mumba,[2] then transferred to the Jaipur Pink Panthers,[3] where he helped win the 2022 PKL Season 9.[4] He is considered one of the top raiders in PKL season 9.[5] In 2023, Deshwal competed for India at the 2022 Asian Games;[6] [7] the team won gold, controversially defeating Iran 33–29 in the finals.[8] [9] In domestic tournaments, he represents Services team and Green Army.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-12-29 . arjun deshwal biography, village, age, auction, pkl 8 - Kabaddian . 2024-01-13 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-11-26 . Arjun Deshwal - Jaipur Pink Panthers' raider for all seasons . 2023-10-07 . ESPN . en . 2023-02-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204082423/https://www.espn.in/kabaddi/story/_/id/35111966/pkl-9-arjun-deshwal-jaipur-pink-panthers-raider-all-seasons . live .
  3. Web site: Arjun Deshwal Bio & Stats Jaipur Pink Panthers Pro Kabaddi Season 9 . 2023-10-07 . Kabaddi Adda . en . 2023-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007053038/https://www.kabaddiadda.com/player/arjun-deshwal-1000378 . live .
  4. Web site: 2022-10-14 . Deshwal leads Jaipur to win over Haryana in Pro Kabaddi . 2023-10-07 . . en . 2023-09-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230901080819/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/arjun-deshwal-leads-jaipur-pink-panthers-to-win-over-haryana-steelers-in-pro-kabaddi-101665767506909.html . live .
  5. Web site: 2022-11-25 . Pro Kabaddi 2022 Top Raider, Most Super 10s: Arjun Deshwal gets green sleeve; score table after Bengal vs Bengaluru . 2023-10-07 . . en . 2022-11-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129213714/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/kabaddi/pro-kabaddi-league/pro-kabaddi-2022-most-raid-points-pkl-9-stats-super-10s-top-raiders-november-23-arjun-deshwal-tops-standing-updated-after-bengal-warriors-bengaluru-bulls/article66181050.ece . live .
  6. Web site: 2023-08-26 . Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827113112/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/asian-games-2023-full-list-of-634-indian-athletes-who-will-take-part-in-hangzhou-event-13042652.html . 27 August 2023 . 2023-10-07 . Firstpost . en.
  7. News: 2023-10-04 . We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects . . live . 2023-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007162924/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2023/india-asian-games/we-will-win-gold-medal-kabaddi-legends-on-indian-teams-asian-games-prospects/articleshow/104167221.cms?from=mdr . 7 October 2023 . 0971-8257.
  8. Web site: Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007060512/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/asian-games-2023/story/day-14-live-updates-medals-archery-india-vs-afghanistan-cricket-kabaddi-satwik-chirag-finals-2445671-2023-10-07 . 7 October 2023 . 2023-10-07 . India Today . en.
  9. Web site: 2023-10-07 . India win men's kabaddi gold after controversial final against Iran involving one hour stoppage . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007163018/https://www.espn.in/kabaddi/story/_/id/38588943/asian-games-2022-india-win-gold-controversial-final-iran-involving-one-hour-stoppage . 7 October 2023 . 2023-10-07 . ESPN . en.

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