Nitin Rawal

Nitin Rawal
Personal information
Born (1996-04-04) 4 April 1996 (age 28)
Sport
CountryIndia
SportKabaddi
LeaguePro Kabaddi league
TeamBengaluru Bulls(2017-21) Haryana Steelers(2022) Bengaluru Bulls(2024- Present)
Medal record
Men's Kabaddi
Representing  India
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Team

Nitin Rawal (born 4 April 1996) is an Indian kabaddi player from Haryana who plays in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as an all rounder. In 2023, he was part of the Indian team at the 2022 Asian Games;[1][2] that won gold, controversially defeating Iran 33–29 in the finals.[3][4]

Early life and background

Rawal hails from Baapauli village in the Panipat district, Haryana. He started playing cricket at an early age but shifted to kabaddi after encouragement from his family.[5]

Career

For the 2023 PKL Season 10, Bengal Warriors brought Rawal for Rs.30 lakhs.[6] He previously played for the Jaipur Pink Panthers, and was also transferred to the Haryana Steelers.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023.He plays for Bengaluru bulls". Firstpost. 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. ^ "We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects". The Times of India. 4 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish". India Today. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. ^ "India win men's kabaddi gold after controversial final against Iran involving one hour stoppage". ESPN. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Nitin Rawal Bio & Stats | Haryana Steelers | Pro Kabaddi Season 9". Kabaddi Adda. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  6. ^ Mehta, Ansh (1 December 2023). ""The team has a lot of confidence in me"- Nitin Rawal ahead of the Pro Kabaddi 2023 season [Exclusive]". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  7. ^ "'I Don't Put Much Pressure on Myself', Says Haryana Steelers' Nitin Rawal on His All-rounder's Role". News18. 19 October 2022. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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