Raj Rani (also written Rajrani) is an Indian kabaddi player from Haryana. In September 2026 she won the Asian Games gold medal with India's women's kabaddi team at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
She was part of India's 12-member women's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, and India beat Iran 37-34 in the final to retain their title.
She is known as an all-round player who can score in raids and also help in defence.
Raj Rani Early Life and Personal Life:
Raj Rani comes from Haryana, where she learned kabaddi and worked her way up from local competitions to the national team.
She is a daughter-in-law of Jaurasi village near Samalkha in Panipat district, Haryana. She works as a clerk in the Indian Railways.
Raj Rani Domestic Career:
Before the Asian Games, Raj Rani won medals at state and national level.
She played for Haryana at the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship, held from 27 to 30 January 2026 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad. On the opening day, she scored a Super 10 with 11 raid points for Haryana.
Haryana went on to win the title. They beat Himachal Pradesh 35-29 in the semi-final and then beat defending champions Indian Railways 39-37 in the final on 30 January 2026. Raj Rani made key contributions in raids during important phases of the final.
The senior nationals were an important selection event for the Asian Games, and her performances there helped her reach the national squad.
Raj Rani at the Asian Games 2026:
Raj Rani was named in India's 12-member women's kabaddi squad for the 2026 Asian Games. The squad also included Ritu Negi, Pushpa Rana, Sonali Shingate, Sanju Devi, Pooja Kajla, Jyoti Thakur and Nikita Kumari.
The kabaddi competition was held at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. India beat Bangladesh 42-21, Iran 37-23 and Japan 50-25 in the group stage, then Nepal 48-24 in the semi-final.
In the final on 26 September 2026, India beat Iran 37-34 to win the gold medal. It was India's fourth gold medal in women's kabaddi at the Asian Games.
After the Games, Raj Rani said the team's strength and unity made the difference, and that medals follow when players are given good facilities. The federation had held training camps for four to five months before the Games.
When she returned to Jaurasi at the end of September 2026, villagers welcomed her with garlands, drums and a procession. Haryana's Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar honoured her at a ceremony at Shaheed Ajmer Stadium.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Raj Rani (also written Rajrani) |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Role | All-rounder |
| State | Haryana |
| Village (in-laws) | Jaurasi, near Samalkha, Panipat district |
| Job | Clerk, Indian Railways |
| Domestic Team | Haryana |
| 72nd Women's Senior Nationals (2026) | Champions with Haryana; Super 10 (11 raid points) on day one |
| Asian Games 2026 | Gold medal, Aichi-Nagoya (final: India 37-34 Iran) |
Frequently asked questions
Who is Raj Rani?
Raj Rani is an Indian kabaddi player from Haryana. She won the Asian Games gold medal with India's women's kabaddi team at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September 2026.
Is Raj Rani the same player as Rajrani?
Yes. Her name is written both as Raj Rani and as Rajrani in India's Asian Games squad lists.
Which state does Raj Rani play for?
Raj Rani plays for Haryana in domestic kabaddi. She was part of the Haryana team that won the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship in January 2026.
What position does Raj Rani play?
She is known as an all-round player who can score in raids and also help in defence.
Which village is Raj Rani linked to?
Raj Rani is a daughter-in-law of Jaurasi village near Samalkha in Panipat district, Haryana. The village gave her a big welcome after the Asian Games.
What job does Raj Rani do?
Raj Rani works as a clerk in the Indian Railways.
How did Raj Rani perform at the 2026 Senior Nationals?
She scored a Super 10 with 11 raid points for Haryana on the opening day in Hyderabad. Haryana went on to beat Indian Railways 39-37 in the final to win the title.
Was Raj Rani in India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games?
Yes. She was named in India's 12-member women's kabaddi squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Who did India beat in the 2026 Asian Games women's kabaddi final?
India beat Iran 37-34 in the final on 26 September 2026 to win the gold medal. It was India's fourth women's kabaddi gold at the Asian Games.
What did Raj Rani say after winning Asian Games gold?
She said the team's strength and unity made the difference, and that medals follow when players are given good facilities.
