Nitin Rawal
Nitin Rawal (born 4 April 1996) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who plays in the Pro Kabaddi League.[1] He played as an all rounder for Haryana Steelers in the 2022 PKL Season 9.[2] He is selected for the Indian team for the 2022 Asian Games.[3][4][5]
Early life
Nitin hails from Baapauli village, Panipat district, Haryana. Nitin started playing cricket at an early age but shifted to kabaddi after encouragement from his family. He brother is also a kabaddi player.[6]
Career
Nitin is part of the Indian team that won the gold medal in the Kabaddi finals at the 2022 Asian Games. They beat Iran in a controversial final 33-29.[7] In the PKL, he earlier played for Jaipur Pink Panthers and is currently with the Haryana Steelers.[8]
References
- ^ Sportstar, Team (2022-10-25). "Pro Kabaddi 2022: Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers - Live streaming details, preview, head-to-head, squads, stats". Sportstar. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Nitin Rawal profile - Age, Raid Points, Tackles, Position, Team, Records, Profile - vivo Pro Kabaddi". vivo Pro Kabaddi League. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023". Firstpost. 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ Sports Desk, Outlook (2023-09-30). "Asian Games 2023, Kabaddi Live Streaming: Indian Men's And Women's Squads, Match Dates, How To Watch". www.outlookindia.com. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects". The Times of India. 2023-10-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Nitin Rawal Bio & Stats | Haryana Steelers | Pro Kabaddi Season 9". Kabaddi Adda. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish". India Today. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "'I Don't Put Much Pressure on Myself', Says Haryana Steelers' Nitin Rawal on His All-rounder's Role". News18. 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2023-10-07.