Ankush Rathi is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known to play for Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League from 2022 onwards.
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Wiki/Biography
Ankush Rathi was born on Monday, 30 June 2003 (age 20 years; as of 2023) in Rohtak, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Cancer. Inspired by his brother, Amit, who is a Kabaddi player and played during Season 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Ankush Rathi decided to become a professional Kabaddi player.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (Approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 40 inches; Waist: 34 inches; Biceps: 14 inches
Family
Ankush Rathi belongs to a Jat family in Rohtak, Haryana.
parents and siblings
Ankush Rathi’s father’s name is Ashok Rathi. He has an elder brother named Amit Rathi, who is a Kabaddi player.
Ankush Rathi’s father
Wife
Ankush Rathi is unmarried.
Religion
Ankush Rathi follows Hindu religion. According to his Instagram account, Ankush is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
livelihood
Deepak Niwas HUDA Foundation
Ankush Rathi started his Kabaddi career from Deepak Niwas HUDA Foundation in Rohtak, Haryana. Later he played in various district and state level Kabaddi tournaments. Later, he was selected for the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Sonipat Kabaddi team.
Pro Kabbadi League
In 2021, Ankush Rathi started his Pro Kabaddi League career with Bengaluru Bulls in Season 8 as a new young player named by a franchise; However, he did not receive any game time during the tournament. In 2022, Ankush Rathi was bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers as a current youth player to play during Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Ankush Rathi during season 9 of Pro Kabaddi League
Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League was a turning point in Ankush Rathi’s professional Kabaddi career. Ankush Rathi played 24 matches in season 9. He maintained a tackle strike rate of 67 percent. He scored a total of 89 points during the tournament. He also earned nine high fives overall and became the first player to collect 70+ tackle points in Season 9. He broke the record for most tackle points by a debutant.
In 2023, Ankush Rathi was retained by Jaipur Pink Panthers in the new young player category as a left corner defender for Rs. 30 million.
Ankush Rathi during season 10 of Pro Kabaddi League
Chandigarh Junior Kabaddi Team
In 2021, Ankush Rathi played for the Chandigarh National Junior Kabaddi team in the 47th Junior National Kabaddi Championship held at SP Office Ground Suryapet, Telangana.
Services Game Control Board
In October 2023, Ankush Rathi played for the Services Sports Control Board in the 37th National Games of India held in Goa; His team won the tournament.
Ankush Rathi in 37th National Games
Juniors National Kabaddi Team
In February 2023, Ankush Rathi played for the Juniors National Kabaddi team in the 2nd Junior Kabaddi World Championship held in Urmia, Iran. He was appointed captain of the team. Ankush’s team won the tournament and became the second Junior Kabaddi World Champion.
Ankush Rathi posing with the trophy at the 2nd Junior Kabaddi World Championship in Urmia, Iran.
award
- In 2022, he won the Best Defender of the Season award in Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Ankush Rathi with his award at Season 9 of Pro Kabaddi League
medal
Sleep
In November 2023, he won the gold medal at the 37th National Games in Goa, India.
Ankush Rathi (seated centre) posing with his team at the 37th National Games in Goa
car collection
Ankush Rathi owns Mahindra XUV500.
Ankush Rathi posing with his car
Facts/General Knowledge
- In Season 9, Ankush Rathi became the Orange Sleeve holder after earning the most tackle points and nine 5s.
Ankush Rathi gets the orange sleeve during season 9 of Pro Kabaddi League
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn