Ritu Negi is not just a Kabaddi player, she is a Kabaddi legend. Born in a remote village in Himachal Pradesh, she overcame many challenges and hardships to pursue her passion for the sport. She played her first national for Himachal in 2007 and soon made her mark at the national level. She has been playing for Railways since 2014.
Ritu Negi is not only a successful athlete, but also an inspiring role model. She is the first female Kabaddi player from Himachal Pradesh to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2024. She has also received the Parshuram and Gaurav Puraskar award given by Himachal Pradesh Government in 2019 and 2012 respectively. Ritu has participated in 22 national and 4 international competitions. In total, she won 26 medals to date.
When it comes to international competitions, including the likes of Asian and South Asian Games, she bagged three gold medals and one silver.
Ritu received 3 cr. from the Haryana government and 20 lakhs from the Himachal Pradesh government for her outstanding performance in Asian Games 2023 where she delivered both as player and Captain.
Ritu is married to Kabaddi Star Rohit Gulia, and they are a power couple in the sporting Fraternity. Ritu amasses a huge following on social media, where she shares her achievements and insights with her followers. She has an Instagram reach of around 10,000 as of now.
Ritu Negi is a perfect choice for sponsorship, as she offers many benefits to the brands that associate with her. She has credibility, exposure, and visibility in the growing sport of Kabaddi, which has a large and loyal fan base in India and abroad. She has brand loyalty and goodwill among her fans and followers, who trust and admire her. Here presenting you Ritu Negi, the Captain, the defender, the leader, and the achiever.
