Naveen Raja Jacob
Manidurai Naveen Raja Jacob (born 10 January 1989), known as Naveen is an integral part of current India men's national volleyball team.[1] He currently plays for Chennai Spartans in Pro Volleyball League.
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| Full name | Manidurai Naveen Raja Jacob | ||||
| Born | 10 January 1989 Sundankottai, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu | ||||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||||
| Spike | 340 cm (130 in) | ||||
| Block | 322 cm (127 in) | ||||
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| Position | Attacker/Libero | ||||
| Current club | IOB | ||||
| Number | 18 | ||||
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Early life
Manidurai Naveen Raja Jacob was born on January 10, 1989 at Sundankottai village, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Having noticed by his brother with a talent for volleyball, he started playing from 2003. On 2007, he got national attention when his Vijayawada team won National championship. Because of his national level recognition, he was rewarded with a job in Indian overseas bank in 2007.[2]
Professional life
Naveen Jacob is integral part of India men's national volleyball team. He wears number 18 jersey and plays in the position of Opposite/setter.[3] Manidurai Naveen Raja Jacob has also captained Tamil Nadu Volleyball Team.[4]
References
- "when-naveen-paid-price-bunking-class". Chennai, India: deccanchronicle. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- "I didn't feel any pressure: Naveen". Chennai, India: indianexpress. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- "Biographies". Chennai, India: incheon2014ag. 6 October 2014. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- "Tamil Nadu enters semifinals". Chennai, India: thehindu. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.