Sombir Biography
Before becoming a Kabaddi player, Sombir had every chance to become a pro cricketer, but fortunately, Kabaddi prevailed. Here’s a snapshot of the key details behind his rise in the sport.
| Full Name | Sombir Goswami |
| Date of Birth | 5 February 1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Birth Place | Hisar, Haryana |
| Father’s Name | Ramesh |
| Family | Mother Sunita, two younger siblings |
| Height | 5’11” (180 cm) |
| Education | Government Senior Secondary School, Hisar; (local college) |
| Marital Status / Wife | Single |
| Early Sports Exposure | Kabaddi, cricket, and wrestling at school |
| Breakthrough | Local tournaments and youth competitions |
Education
The academic journey of Sombir Goswami began at a school in Hisar. Like in many other stories, studying was the first step to big-time sports. Thanks to small college tournaments, the player was able to reach the pro level.
Family
He grew up in a supportive family. His father, Ramesh, worked in agriculture, and his mother, Sunita, managed the household. He has two younger siblings, who also participate in sports at a regional level.
Sports Career of Sombir
SSombir U Mumba mainly plays in the Left Corner position. His career so far covers some big highlights, including:
- a silver medal at the 30th Sub Junior Championship in Patna, Bihar (2019);
- gold medals at the 3rd Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati, Assam (2020) and the 5th Khelo India Youth Games (2023).
After the end of the 106 Pro Kabaddi League games in the last season, Goswami took 15th place on the list of top tackle points. In 17 games, he claimed 43 tackle points, which is a top result by any U Mumba gamer in this edition. Additionally, Sombir gained popularity with his four High 5s during the season. This was a mark set by Hitesh of UP Yoddhas and Yogesh Dahiya of Dabang Delhi, and Sombir reached that mark.
Stats, Raid Points & Net Worth
Sombir Goswami, a Kabaddi player and member of the U Mumba team, has the following statistics and results.
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Total Points Earned | 90 |
| Raids | 5 |
| Career Best Points | 8 |
| Tackles | 185 |
| High 5’s | 8 |
Sombir Auction & Current Kabaddi Team
U Mumba selected Sombir Goswami during the Pro Kabaddi League auctions for his strength in the corner position and reliable defence. Currently, there is no exact information on which team he plays for.
Why Is Sombir Not Playing Today?
In 2024, U Mumba announced the release of Sombir Goswami from the left part of the Pro Kabaddi League season. They didn’t provide any reason or cause for this decision. U Mumba just issued a short statement on its social networks informing its fans that the defender was released with immediate effect.