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.

Naveen Jacob
Personal information
Full nameManidurai Naveen Raja Jacob
Born (1989-01-10) 10 January 1989
Sundankottai, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Spike340 cm (130 in)
Block322 cm (127 in)
Volleyball information
PositionAttacker/Libero
Current clubIOB
Number18
Career
Teams
IOB, Chennai Spartans
National team
2007 - PresentIndia

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]

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References
  1. "when-naveen-paid-price-bunking-class". Chennai, India: deccanchronicle. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  2. "I didn't feel any pressure: Naveen". Chennai, India: indianexpress. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  3. "Biographies". Chennai, India: incheon2014ag. 6 October 2014. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  4. "Tamil Nadu enters semifinals". Chennai, India: thehindu. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.


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