Archive · 21 Jun 2025
From Delhi Slums to Rugby Premier League: Javed's Journey
Javed Hussain, who grew up in Delhi, is now playing rugby in the RPL.
He plays for the Hyderabad Heroes, who are doing very well.
Javed started playing because he was offered biscuits, but now he plays for the experience.
He's one of the best players on his team and is happy to be learning from top players and coaches, including Olympic medalists.
Javed's journey shows how dedication and support can lead to success in sports.
Javed Hussain, from a humble background in Delhi, plays in the Rugby Premier League (RPL).
Hussain's team, the Hyderabad Heroes, is at the top of the RPL standings with four wins.
Hussain has scored four tries and is the top-performing Indian player in the league.
He was motivated to play rugby by coaches offering biscuits and now plays for experience.
Hussain is supported by world-class players and coaches in the Hyderabad Heroes team.
- Who
- Javed Hussain, a rugby player.
- What
- Javed Hussain's journey from Delhi slums to the Rugby Premier League.
- When
- As of June 21, 2025, Hussain is playing in the RPL.
- Where
- Hussain plays for the Hyderabad Heroes in the Rugby Premier League.
- Why
- Hussain plays for the experience and to learn from other players.
Player's Motivation
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Reason for Playing
Player's Motivation
Hussain plays for the experience and exposure.
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- Team
- Hyderabad Heroes
- League
- Rugby Premier League (RPL)
- Position
- Player
- From
- Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Points Scored
- 20
- Tries
- 4
- Coach
- DJ Forbes