Nitin Rawal is a professional Indian kabaddi player who is well-known for his all-rounder abilities in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He is also an employee of Indian Railways.
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Wiki/Biography
Nitin Rawal was born on Wednesday, 4 September 1996 (age 27 years; as of 2023) in Village Baapauli, District Panipat, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He started playing cricket in his childhood but eventually switched to kabaddi after receiving encouragement from his family.
A childhood picture of Nitin Rawal
Nitin Rawal sharpened his skills over time and began participating in local tournaments in his village. His talent was noticed during the Under-14 and Under-17 Kabaddi Championships, which led to his selection by national coach J.P. Singh to join the SAI (Sports Authority of India) Center in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 13″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his family.
A picture of Nitin Rawal’s mother
Nitin Rawal with his brothers
Wife
Nitin Rawal got married on 3 May 2023.
Nitin Rawal with his wife on their wedding day
Career
Nitin Rawal has played for many teams including RS (Railway Sports Promotion Board), Bihar, Indian Railways, NR (Northern Railway), and ID (Income Tax, Delhi). He debuted in the fifth season of the Pro Kabaddi League and played for the Jaipur Pink Panthers team until the eighth season in 2020.
Nitin Rawal while playing a match for the Jaipur Pink Panthers team in the Pro Kabaddi League (2020)
In 2022, he joined the Haryana Steelers in the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Nitin Rawal while posing as a Haryana Steelers player in the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (2022)
In 2023, Nitin Rawal was picked by the Bengal Warriors team for Rs. 30 lakhs in the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Nitin Rawal on the poster of the Bengal Warriors team of the Pro Kabaddi League (2023)
Medal
Nitin Rawal represented India at the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, where the team won gold by defeating Iran 33–29 in the finals.
Facts/Trivia
- Nitin Rawal enjoys travelling to distant places, swimming, running, cycling, jumping, and hiking in his free time.
Nitin Rawal (extreme right) while participating in a cycling race
- He is a fitness enthusiast and regularly visits the gym. He frequently uploads pictures of his gym sessions on social media.
Nitin Rawal while working out
