Monu Goyat

About

Indian kabaddi player and Indian Army Junior Commissioned Office, who was part of the India national kabaddi team that won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games. He is known as the 'silent killer' on social media, with over 120,000 followers on Instagram, where he posts kabaddi and lifestyle content under the handle monu_goyat.

Before Fame

He started playing kabaddi at age ten, because his uncle Vijender Singh, was a former kabaddi player and coached him. After joining the army in 2011, he represented the Services Sports Control Board, helping his side reach the final of the 65th Senior National Championships in 2017. He made his debut for India at the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters.

Trivia

He became the biggest purchase in the history of the league when he was bagged by the Haryana Steelers for $180,000 in the 2018-19 Pro Kabaddi League season. He captained the side in the absence of Surender Nada. He was part of the India national kabaddi team that won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games.

Family Life

He was born in the Kungar village of Haryana's Bhiwani district. He is married and has two children.

Associated With

As a renowned kabaddi player, his name has reached the ranks of other professionals, like Pardeep Narwal.