Prashant Rai is an Indian Kabaddi player who came into limelight when he participated in the first season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a raider in 2014.
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Wiki/Biography
Prashanth Kumar Rai was born on Wednesday, 4 April 1984 (age 39 years; as in 2023) in Village, Olamogaru, District Puttur, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Aries. Soon after completing his schooling, he went to St. Philomena’s College in Puttur, Karnataka to pursue his graduation.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx): 6′
Weight (Approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 41 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 14 inches
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Sitaram Rai and mother’s name is Satyavati Rai.
wife and children
On 14 February 2009, Prashant Rai got married to Vajra Prashant Rai. The couple has a daughter named Sritha Rai and a son named Shathayu Rai.
Prashant Rai with his wife and children
livelihood
state championship
According to Prashant Rai, when he was studying in college, he was a part of his college’s Kabaddi team, which won multiple national championships for three consecutive years. In 2006, Prashant Rai represented the Karnataka State Police team in the South India Men’s Kabaddi Championship.
Prashant Rai (standing first from right) during the South India Men’s Kabaddi Championship in 2006.
In May 2022, he represented the Bank of Baroda Kabaddi team during the South India Kabaddi Tournament held in Chettikulam, District Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Prashant Rai with his team after winning the state level Kabaddi Championship held at Chettikulam, District Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
In the first three seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League, Prashant Rai played as a backup for the Telugu Titans, and supported Kabaddi players Rahul Choudhary and Sukesh Hegde. In Season 2, he scored 54 points in 15 matches for Telugu Titans. Later, he joined Dabang Delhi in season 4 and in season 5, he played for Haryana Steelers. During Season 6 in 2018, UP Yoddha invested Rs. He was priced at Rs 79 lakh, which was reportedly the highest bid of his PKL career and the highest bid for a Category B player in the Season 6 auction. With UP Yoddha, Prashant Rai scored 147 runs in 21 matches, crossing the 100 raid mark in a season.
Prashant Rai after winning the title of Perfect Raider of the Match in 2018
In the 7th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in 2019, Haryana Steelers acquired him after recognizing his aggressive playing style.
Prashant Rai playing for Haryana Steelers
For Season 8 in 2022, Prashant Rai played for Patna Pirates, and later, he moved to Gujarat Giants in the 9th and 10th seasons of the PKL.
Prashant Rai on Patna Pirates poster in 2022
award
In 2022, Prashant Rai was awarded the Karnataka Ekalavya Award by the Karnataka state government.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Prashant Rai is also known by the name Pacchu.
- According to her, traveling to far-flung places, reading books, swimming and running are her favorite recreational activities.
Prashant Rai practicing swimming
- He is a fitness enthusiast who goes to the gym regularly. He often uploads videos and pictures of his gym sessions on social media.
Prashant Kumar Rai running in the gym
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn