Nitesh Kumar Kabaddi Player Biography: Nitesh Kumar is a Kabaddi player from India who currently plays for U.P. Yoddha in the VIVO Pro Kabaddi league. Kumar graduated from the Future Kabaddi Heroes program and was selected by U.P. Yoddha in the Season 5 auction. Kumar became the first player in league history to achieve 100 tackle points in a single season during VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 6.
Nitesh Kumar Kabaddi Player Biography
Nitesh Kumar Kabaddi Player Biography: Nitesh Kumar was born on 12 Aug 1997 in India. He is an Indian professional kabaddi player who will make his debut with UP Yoddha in Pro Kabaddi Season 5.
In Pro Kabaddi League season 6, he became the first player in the league history to score total of 100 tackle points in a single campaign. He was also the part of the Indian team that won gold medal at the Asiam games 2022 in which India beat Iran 33-29 in a controversial final.
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Nitesh Kumar Wiki
| Name | Nitesh Kumar |
| Date Of Birth | 12 Aug 1997 |
| Birth Place | Indian |
| Height | 5’8 ft |
| Weight | 74Kg |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Net Worth | N/A |
Nitesh Kumar Career
Nitesh Kumar debuted in UP Yoddha’s season opener against the Telugu Titans in Hyderabad, scoring a High 5 in just five tackle attempts in his team’s 31-18 victory. He appeared in 19 games and got 47 tackle points with four High 5s.
The right corner started the season strongly, scoring 20 tackle points in U.P. Yoddha’s first seven games, but the team only won three. The Yoddha did not win the next nine games, but Nitesh continued to dominate, scoring 40 tackle points to keep himself in contention for the Best Defender award. Yoddha won five of their final six games and tied one, and Nitesh was once again the star, amassing 25 tackle points to assist his club earn an unlikely playoff berth.
Nitesh delivered a defensive masterclass in Eliminator 1 against U Mumba, scoring eight tackle points as the Yoddha defeated U Mumba 34-29 to advance to Eliminator 3 against Dabang Delhi. In his team’s 45-33 victory, the right corner added three additional tackle points to his season total. Nitesh collected six tackle points in Qualifier 2 against the Gujarat Fortunegiants, bringing his season total to 100 tackle points, as his side fell 38-31, ending their season.
Nitesh Kumar Records
- Best Defender, Pro Kabaddi League 2018.
