Rakesh Kumar was born on April 15th, 1983. He is a well-known professional Indian Kabaddi player. He is an all-rounder/ raider. He was the Vice-Captain of the Indian team for the 2007 World Cup at Panvel, India. The team won a Gold medal at the event. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2011 by the Government of India for his achievements in sports. He was born in the Nizampur village of North West Delhi. He began playing Kabaddi in 1997 since his school days. He played for his school team and then represented Delhi at National Level and made it to the Senior National Team in 2003. He also played his debut match in the same year for the National Team. He has been part of the teams- Northern Railways, Chillar Club, Indian Railways, Patna Pirates, U Mumba.
He was a part of the team of the 2004 Kabaddi World Cup, hosted by India. India won the title and defeated Iran. Along with the team, he also won titles and gold medals at the Asian Games in 2006, 2010, 2014, Asian Outdoor Games in 2007, 2009, 2013, and South Asian Games in 2006, 2010. During the Pro Kabaddi League, he was a part of the Patna Pirates under Patna franchise. He was the captain of the team, and they stood in a third-place in the 2014 season. In the 2016 season, he had been signed by U Mumba for the team. In the 2017 season, he shifted to Telugu Titans.
He is the coach of Haryana Steelers, which is among the four new teams added to the Pro Kabaddi League. He has been guiding them since 2018-19.
Rakesh Kumar Biography
| Full name | Rakesh Kumar |
| Nick Name | India’s Kabbadi King |
| Date of Birth/DOB/ age | 15 April 1982 (41 Years) |
| Birth Place | Nizampur, Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
| Profession | Indian Kabaddi Player |
| Country | India |
| Father name | Not Known (Farmer) |
| Mother name | Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother– Narain (Elder) |
| Married | Not Known |
| Spouse or Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
| Education Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Current Residence | Nizampur, Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Debut | |
| Teams | TELUGU TITANS U MUMBA PATNA PIRATES |
| Current Team | TELUGU TITANS |
| Position | All Rounder/Raider |
| Category | ALL ROUNDER |
Rakesh Kumar Physical Statistics
| Height | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 11” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 78 kg in Pounds- 172 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 34 inches – Biceps: 15 Inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Rakesh Kumar Profile
Rakesh made his debut in 2003. He has won numerous gold medals both nationally and internationally, even at major events such as the Asian Games, the Asian Indoor Games and the South Asian Games. In the Kabaddi Pro League, he was the highest player in the bid and now he is the captain of Patna Pirates.
Rakesh Kumar Stats
Raiding Career
| Matches Played | 60 |
| Total Raids | 491 |
| Raid Points | 183 |
| Avg. Time on Mat (%) | 34.38 |
| Avg. Out Rate (%) | 15.43 |
| Avg. Strike Rate (%) | 33.99 |
| Effective Points | 113 |
Tackling Career
| Matches Played | 60 |
| Main Tackles | 172 |
| Tackle Points | 69 |
| Avg. Time on Mat (%) | 35.13 |
| Avg. Out Rate (%) | 58.6 |
| Avg. Strike Rate (%) | 44.28 |
| Avg. Success Assists (%) | 7 |
Rakesh Kumar PKL Auction Price History
| Tournament | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Kabaddi Season 5 | Telugu Titans | 45.00 L |
| Pro Kabaddi Season 4 | U Mumba | 26.00 L |
Rakesh Kumar’s Social Media Accounts
| Rakesh Kumar (@rakesh7e) | |
| Rakesh Kumar (@rakesh_kabaddi) | |
| Rakesh Kumar | |
| Wikipedia | Rakesh Kumar (kabaddi) |
Some Lesser-Known Facts About Rakesh Kumar
- Does Rakesh Kumar smoke?: No
- Does Rakesh Kumar drink alcohol?: No
- Rakesh was the vice-captain of the India national kabaddi team that won the gold medal at the 2007 World Cup.
- He is famous for his signature Lion Jump.
- He initially played for Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League but later went to U Mumba in 2016.
- He works as a chief ticket inspector in the Indian Railways.
- He received the highest bid from team owners at the first Pro Kabaddi League auction with 12.8 Lacs (INR).
- He is a 2011 Arjuna Award winner.
- He also won the Asiad gold medal twice.
- His Pro Kabaddi League team U Mumba is owned by Unilazer Sports.
- He was the captain of Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League.
