Arjun Deshwal (born 7 July 1999) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who plays as a raider in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He began his professional career playing for U Mumba,[1] then transferred to the Jaipur Pink Panthers,[2] where he helped win the 2022 PKL Season 9.[3] He is considered one of the top raiders in PKL season 9.[4] In 2023, Deshwal competed for India at the 2022 Asian Games;[5][6] the team won gold, controversially defeating Iran 33–29 in the finals.[7][8] In domestic tournaments, he represents Services team and Green Army.
Arjun was born 7 July 1999 and hails from Baseda in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arjun Deshwal - Jaipur Pink Panthers' raider for all seasons. ESPN(2022-11-26). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arjun Deshwal Bio & Stats | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Pro Kabaddi Season 9. Kabaddi Adda. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ Deshwal leads Jaipur to win over Haryana in Pro Kabaddi. Hindustan Times(2022-10-14). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ Pro Kabaddi 2022 Top Raider, Most Super 10s: Arjun Deshwal gets green sleeve; score table after Bengal vs Bengaluru. The Hindu(2022-11-25). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023. Firstpost(2023-08-26). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects. The Times of India(2023-10-04). Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish. India Today. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ↑ India win men's kabaddi gold after controversial final against Iran involving one hour stoppage. ESPN(2023-10-07). Retrieved 2023-10-07.