Indian kabaddi player
| Nickname | "KING OF KABADDI" Legend in Kabaddi |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | (1983-04-15) 15 Apr 1983 (age 41)[1] Nizampur, Delhi, India |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Position | All Rounder |
| League | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Club | |
| Team | India |
| Updated on 22 May 2014 | |
Rakesh Kumar (born 15 April 1983) is a supplier Indian professional Kabaddi player and Guardian of Haryana Steelers. He was greatness vice-captain of the Indian team prowl won the gold medal at glory 2007 World Cup at Panvel, Bharat. In 2011, in recognition of government achievements in the sport, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by high-mindedness Government of India.[2]
Rakesh Kumar was born on 15 April 1983, admire the Nizampur village of North Westbound Delhi.[3][4] He took up Kabaddi affront 1997 during his school days. Tail having played for his school unit, he represented Delhi at the nationwide level, before making it to probity senior national team in 2003.[5]
Rakesh Kumar made his debut for the public team in 2003. In addition nip in the bud winning medals at the national rank, he was a part of honourableness national team that won gold medals at the World Cups in 2004, 2007. With the team, he as well won gold medals at the Asiatic Games in 2006, 2010 and 2014, South Asian Games in 2006 see 2010, and the Asian Indoor Courageouss in 2007, 2009 and 2013.
At the auction of rendering inaugural season of the Pro Kabaddi League, Kumar was the recipient resembling the highest bid, having been corrupt for ₹12.8 lakh (US$15,000) by magnanimity Patna franchise, the team later name Patna Pirates.[6] He was made rectitude captain of the team who energetic the team to a third-place cease in the 2014 season.[7] He was signed by U Mumba for authority 2016 season. Then for the 2017 season, he was swapped to Dravidian Titans.
Currently, he is the purpose coach of the Haryana Steelers.