Know About Pardeep Narwal (Retired Kabaddi Player) – Age, Height, Photos, Family, Spouse, Income, Net Worth, Birth Place, Hometown, Total Raid Points, Career Records, Auction Price & Retirement in 2025.
Pardeep Narwal - The Dubki King of Kabaddi
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| Pardeep Narwal - The Dubki King |
Biography
Pardeep Narwal, also known as the "Dubki King", is a retired international Kabaddi player from India. He made history in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with his unmatched raiding skills and record-breaking performances. Pardeep was the star raider for Patna Pirates and later played for UP Yoddha. He officially retired on 3 June 2025. Standing at 178 cm (5 ft 8 in), Pardeep was easily recognized for his love of the number 9 jersey.
Although details about Pardeep Narwal's age, biography, and career are available on Wikipedia, some facts often go unnoticed. This article compiles the complete and verified details about his journey, achievements, and life.
| Birthplace | Rindhana, Haryana |
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| Father | Dharamveer Singh Narwal |
| Spouse | Swati Beniwal |
| Children | Son – Garvit Narwal |
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹16 crore+ |
|---|---|
| PKL Season 11 Auction Price | ₹70 lakh |
| PKL Titles | 3-time Champion with Patna Pirates |
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| International Medals | Gold – Asian Games, South Asian Games, Dubai Kabaddi Masters |
| Raid Points Milestones | 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 raid points (First in PKL) |
| Nickname | "Record Breaker Narwal" |
| Year | Team / Event |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | Bengaluru Bulls (Debut) |
| Season 3-8 | Patna Pirates |
| 2021 | UP Yoddha – Bought for ₹1.65 crore |
| 2023 | UP Yoddha – Released after Season 10 |
| 2024 | Bengaluru Bulls – Season 11 |
| 2025 | Unsold in Season 12, Retired |
| Milestone | Season & Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1000 raid points | Season 7 (2019) vs Tamil Thalaivas |
| 1200 raid points | Season 8 (2021) vs Tamil Thalaivas |
| 1300 raid points | Season 9 (2022) vs Gujarat Giants |
| 1400 & 1500 raid points | Season 9 (2022) |
| 1600 raid points | Season 10 (2023) vs Bengaluru Bulls |
| 1700 & 1800 raid points | Season 11 (2024) vs Gujarat Giants & UP Yoddha |
| Retirement Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Reason | Unsold in PKL Season 12 Auction |
| Future Plans | Start Kabaddi academy & coaching career |
Disclaimer: Information is based on publicly available sources. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Pardeep Narwal's Age and Early Life
Pardeep Narwal is 28 years old, born on 16 February 1997 in Rindhana village, Haryana. Despite his age, he has maintained exceptional fitness, often appearing younger than he is. Belonging to the Jat Hindu community, Pardeep was known for his strength and stamina from an early age.
Social Media Presence
Pardeep is highly active on social media, especially Instagram, where his posts often go viral within hours. His official account, @pardeep_narwal9, has over 859,000 followers and 661 posts. He is followed by other top Kabaddi stars like Pawan Sehrawat, Naveen Kumar Goyat, Bharat Hooda, Rahul Chaudhari, and Siddharth Desai.
Apart from Instagram, Pardeep also engages with fans through Twitter and Snapchat.
Family and Personal Life
Pardeep Narwal was born into the Narwal family in Haryana. His father is Dharamveer Singh Narwal, and he has five brothers. Pardeep is married to Swati Beniwal, and the couple has a son named Garvit Narwal.
Salary and Net Worth
The net worth of Pardeep Narwal exceeds ₹16 crore, which includes his earnings from international Kabaddi, domestic tournaments, and the Pro Kabaddi League.
In PKL Season 11 (2024), his per-match salary was ₹3.5 lakh, based on his ₹70 lakh auction price.
Records and Achievements
Pardeep Narwal is regarded as one of the greatest raiders in Kabaddi history. His career achievements include:
- 3 time Pro Kabaddi League champion with Patna Pirates.
- Gold medals in Asian Games, South Asian Games, and Dubai Kabaddi Masters.
- First player in PKL history to score 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, and 1800 raid points.
Known as the "Record Breaker Narwal" for setting unmatched benchmarks in the sport.
Pardeep Narwal's Kabaddi Career
Pardeep made his PKL debut with Bengaluru Bulls in Season 2. In the following season, Patna Pirates signed him, where he played until Season 8.
- 2021 – Patna Pirates released him before the Season 8 auction, and UP Yoddha bought him for ₹1.65 crore, making him the most expensive player at the time.
- 2023 – UP Yoddha retained him for Season 10 but released him after a dip in performance.
- 2024 – Joined Bengaluru Bulls in Season 11.
- 2025 – Went unsold in the PKL Season 12 auction, leading to his retirement.
In his entire Pro Kabaddi League career, Pardeep Narwal played 190 matches and scored a record-breaking 1810 total raid points, making him the highest raid point scorer in PKL history.
First Player to Achieve Milestones in PKL History
King of Kabaddi 👑🔥 'Dubki King' Pardeep Narwal becomes the first player to surpass 1800 raid points in PKL 🙌🐐#PardeepNarwal | #PKL | #PKL11 | #ProKabaddiLeague | #Kabaddi | #PKLSeason11 | #ProKabaddi pic.twitter.com/eUls0lnFQW
— Khel Kabaddi (@KhelNowKabaddi) December 24, 2024
Pardeep Narwal achieved several “firsts” in PKL history:
- 1000 raid points – Season 7 (2019) vs Tamil Thalaivas.
- 1200 raid points – Season 8 (2021) vs Tamil Thalaivas.
- 1300 raid points – Season 9 (2022) vs Gujarat Giants.
- 1400 & 1500 raid points – Season 9 (2022).
- 1600 raid points – Season 10 (2023) vs Bengaluru Bulls.
- 1700 & 1800 raid points – Season 11 (2024) vs Gujarat Giants & UP Yoddha respectively.
No other player has matched this streak of record-breaking performances.
Retirement and Future Plans
After remaining unsold in the 2025 PKL Season 12 auction, Pardeep Narwal announced his retirement in an interview with Sunil Taneja. He revealed plans to become a Kabaddi coach and start his own Kabaddi academy to train future stars.