{{Short description|Indian kabaddi player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}} {{Infobox sportsperson | name = Surender Nada | image = | image_size = | caption = | headercolor = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = | fullname = | nickname = | nationality = Indian | ethnicity = | citizenship = | birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date |28|2016|October|01}}<ref name="FP 2016"/> | birth_place = Ahri village, Jhajjar district, Haryana, India<ref name="FP 2016">{{cite news |title=Kabaddi World Cup 2016: Surender Nada, India's ankle-hold specialist, could be key in defence |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/kabaddi-world-cup-2016-surender-nada-indias-ankle-hold-specialist-who-every-opponent-raider-is-wary-of-3023148.html |access-date=10 October 2018 |work=Firstpost |date=1 October 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181010203911/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/kabaddi-world-cup-2016-surender-nada-indias-ankle-hold-specialist-who-every-opponent-raider-is-wary-of-3023148.html |archive-date=10 October 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> | death_date = | death_place = | residence = | education = | alma_mater = | occupation = CISF, DSP | years_active = | employer = | agent = | height = | weight = | spouse = | life_partner = | other_interests = | website = | country = India | sport = Kabaddi | position = Defender, Left Corner | event = | league = Pro Kabaddi League | league_type = | club = U Mumba(2014–2016)<br/>Bengaluru Bulls(2016)<br/>Haryana Steelers(2017–2018, 2021)<br/>Patna Pirates(2019)<br/>Bengal Warriors(2022–present) | team = India national kabaddi team | turnedpro = | coach = E Baskaran, Rambir Singh Khokhar | retired = | worlds = | regionals = | nationals = | highestranking = | show-medals = yes | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Country|{{IND}}}} {{Medal|Competition|Kabaddi World Cup}} {{Medal|W|2016 Kabaddi World Cup|}} {{Medal|Competition|Asian Kabaddi Championship}} {{Medal|Gold|2017 Gorgan|Team}} {{Medal|Competition|2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters}} {{Medal|Gold|2018 Dubai|Team}} {{Medal|Competition|South Asian Games}} {{Medal|Gold|2019 Kathmandu|Team}} }}
'''Surender Nada''' (born 1987 or 1988) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player. He was part of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup winning team. He currently plays as a defender for the Bengal warriors franchise of Pro Kabaddi League.<ref>{{cite web |title=Surender Nada profile |url=https://www.prokabaddi.com/players/surender-nada-profile-146 |website=vivo Pro Kabaddi League 2019 |accessdate=1 November 2020}}</ref>
==Pro Kabaddi League==
Surender started playing Kabaddi in the left corner for the franchise U Mumba in Season 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vivo Pro Kabaddi has given new identity to unknown players: Surender Nada |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/pro-kabaddi-league/vivo-pro-kabaddi-has-given-new-identity-to-unknown-players-surender-nada/articleshow/60230128.cms |accessdate=26 December 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
He represented the Indian National Team in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup held in Ahmedabad.<ref>{{cite news |title=India announce 14-member squad for 2016 Kabaddi World Cup |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/india-announce-14-member-squad-for-2016-kabaddi-world-cup/story-1iPNYVzw2E5MzawfAPSmFK.html |accessdate=26 December 2017 |work=hindustantimes.com |date=21 September 2016}}</ref> He, along with his partner, right corner Mohit Chhillar, have since remained the first choice players for the national team in their respective positions. The two have gained a reputation as the most lethal left-right corner combo in the sport of Kabaddi which are the most important positions in the defensive set-up and strategy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Haryana Steelers – Team profile, owners, fixtures, schedule, records, results |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/pro-kabaddi-league/2017/haryana-steelers-team-profile-owners-fixtures-schedule-records-results-4771961/ |accessdate=26 December 2017 |work=The Indian Express |date=28 July 2017}}</ref>
In Season 5 of Pro Kabaddi League, he was selected by the new franchise, Haryana Steelers, and offered him the captaincy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pro Kabaddi League: Surender Nada named Haryana Steelers captain |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/pro-kabaddi-league-surender-nada-haryana-steelers-1026059-2017-07-24 |access-date=26 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pro Kabaddi Season 5: Haryana Steelers' Strengths, Top Players |url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/pro-kabaddi-league-haryana-steelers-team-profile |accessdate=26 December 2017 |work=The Quint}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pro Kabaddi League 2017: Top 5 Defenders to Watch Out For |url=http://www.news18.com/news/sports/pro-kabaddi-league-2017-top-5-defenders-to-watch-out-for-1466109.html |accessdate=26 December 2017 |work=News18}}</ref>
He is consistently ranked among the Top Ten Defenders in all seasons of Pro Kabaddi league.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pro Kabaddi League 2017: From Surender Nada to Amit Hooda, a look at the best defenders |url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/pro-kabaddi-league-2017-from-surender-nada-to-amit-hooda-a-look-at-the-best-defenders-3849927.html |accessdate=26 December 2017 |work=Firstpost |date=24 July 2017}}</ref> In Season 1, he scored 51 tackle points in 15 games. In Season 5, he top scored with 80 tackle points in 22 matches.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pro Kabaddi League 2017 Season 5: Top 5 defenders from the Chennai Leg |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/pro-kabaddi-league-2017-season-5-top-5-defenders-from-chennai-leg |accessdate=26 December 2017 |date=6 October 2017}}</ref>
In 2019, Nada was bought by Patna Pirates for 77 lakhs.<ref>{{cite web |author=Shreyas |title=Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2019: Full list of players bought by the Patna Pirates |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/pro-kabaddi-league-auction-2019-full-list-of-players-bought-by-the-patna-pirates |accessdate=10 April 2019}}</ref> In 2021, he was back in Haryana Steelers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chhabria |first1=Vinay |title=Haryana Steelers in PKL Auction 2021: List of players bought, costliest player and full squad |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/haryana-steelers-pkl-auction-2021-list-players-bought-costliest-player-full-squad |access-date=20 February 2022 |work=sportskeeda.com |date=31 August 2021}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{InterSportStats|3000577991|Surender Nada}}
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