About Naveen Malik
Naveen Malik is an Indian freestyle wrestler for Tiigers of Mumbai and a former Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the 74 kg class. He won gold at Birmingham 2022 and also claimed bronze at the Asian Championships, establishing himself as a strong senior international contender. His blend of speed, discipline, and big-match temperament makes him a key squad member.
Profile at a Glance
Full Name: Naveen Malik
Date of Birth: November 21, 2002
Height: 173 cm
Nationality: Indian
Wrestling Style: Freestyle
Weight Category: 74 kg
PWL 2026 Team: Tiigers of Mumbai Dangal
PWL 2026 Category: 74 kg
Naveen Malik's Career Highlights
Naveen Malik, from Sonipat district in Haryana, is an Indian freestyle wrestler competing in the men's 74 kg category.
Year | Career Highlight |
2022 | Won bronze medal in Asian Championships |
2022 | Won gold in the men's 74 kg freestyle category at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games by defeating Pakistan's Muhammad Sharif Tahir 9–0 |
2024 | Won the 74 kg title at the National Wrestling Championships in Jaipur with a 5-4 final win. |
2026 | Represented the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangal in PWL 2026 in the men's 74 kg category. |
FAQs
What is Naveen Malik's wrestling weight category?
Naveen Malik competes in the men's 74 kg freestyle category.
What are Naveen Malik's major achievements?
His biggest title is the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham; he also holds a 2024 National Championship title and a 2022 Asian Championships bronze.
Which team does Naveen Malik represent in PWL?
Naveen Malik represented the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals in PWL 2026 and competed in the men's 74 kg category.
What style of wrestling does Naveen Malik compete in?
He competes in freestyle wrestling.
Who did Naveen Malik defeat in the 2022 Commonwealth Games final?
He defeated Pakistan's Muhammad Sharif Tahir 9–0.