Pankaj Mohite is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing in the Pro Kabaddi League with Puneri Paltan since 2019. He is a 6-time National Kabaddi medalist.
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Wiki/Biography
Pankaj Mohite was born on Monday, 25 October 1999 (age 24 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He did his graduation from Maharishi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Parel, Mumbai. Pankaj lost his father when he was twelve years old. Pankaj loved playing Kabaddi with his neighborhood friends at the nearby Kabaddi ground. As he started improving in the game, his interest peaked and he decided to pursue a career in Kabaddi.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 36 inches, Waist: 34 inches, Biceps: 12 inches
Family
parents and siblings
Pankaj Mohite has two sisters.
Pankaj Mohite with his sisters
Pankaj Mohite with his mother
Wife
Pankaj Mohite is unmarried.
Religion
Pankaj Mohite follows Hindu religion.
Pankaj Mohite in a temple
livelihood
SSG Foundation
While studying in college, Pankaj joined the SSG Foundation in Mumbai. He improved his skills at the Foundation and has played many district and state level Kabaddi tournaments for the SSG Foundation. Pankaj has played for many local groups as well as big companies like Dena Bank and Air India.
Pankaj Mohite at the SSG Foundation vs Sunil Sports Club match in Mumbai in 2018
Maharashtra State Kabaddi Team
In February 2019, Pankaj was part of the team that represented Maharashtra in the 45th Junior National Kabaddi Championship held in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pankaj Mohite (sitting on the far left) with his team at the 45th Junior National Kabaddi Championship.
Railway Kabaddi Team
In 2022, Pankaj Mohite was part of the team representing Indian Railways in the 69th Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship.
Khelo India Games
He previously participated in the Khelo India Games 2020 and represented Maharashtra. His success at Khelo India and Junior Nationals resulted in his adoption by Puneri Paltan.
Pankaj Mohite at Khelo India Youth Games 2020
Pro Kabbadi League
Pankaj Mohite made his debut in Season 7 of the Pro Kabaddi League with Puneri Paltans. He played for the first time in the 17th match of Pro Kabaddi League 2019 against Bengal Warriors and scored 6 raid points. He played a total of 16 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 53 percent and a tackle strike rate of 20 percent. He scored a total of 113 points in the tournament.
In 2021, Pankaj Mohite was retained by Puneri Paltans in Category C for the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League. He played for the first time in the 17th match of Pro Kabaddi League 2019 against Bengal Warriors and scored 6 raid points. He played a total of 7 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 34 percent and a tackle strike rate of 25 percent. He scored a total of 23 points in the tournament. In 2022, he was again retained by Puneri Paltans for the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League as a Category C raider in the Rs. 22 lakhs. He played a total of 13 matches during the tournament. He maintained a raid strike rate of 47 percent and a tackle strike rate of 33 percent. He scored a total of 60 points in the tournament.
In 2023, Pankaj Mohite was retained for the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In February 2019, he won a bronze medal at the 45th Junior National Kabaddi Championship in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pankaj Mohite in the 45th Junior National Kabaddi Championship
- In March 2019, he won the Thane Mayor Chashak 2020 Kabaddi tournament.
- In January 2020, he won a silver medal in the boys’ under-21 category at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 held in Sonepur, Haryana.
- In 2022, he won the gold medal at the 69th Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship.
- In December 2022, he won the Perfect Player of the Match title in Season 9 of Pro Kabaddi League.
Pankaj Mohite got the title of Perfect Player of the Match in Season 9 of Pro Kabaddi League.
- In 2022, he won the Tough Move of the Match title in Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
- In December 2022, he won the gold medal in the 70th All India Railway Championship.
Pankaj Mohite in 70th All India Railway Championship
car collection
Pankaj Mohite has a Maruti Suzuki car.
Pankaj Mohite posing with his car
Favorite
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Facts/General Knowledge
- Pankaj Mohite is a fitness enthusiast and often uploads pictures and videos of himself working out on Instagram.
- Pankaj Mohite enjoys swimming in his leisure time.
- Apart from Kabaddi, Pankaj Mohit also likes to play cricket.
- In November 2022, Pankaj Mohite appeared in a television commercial for GameG.
- Pankaj Mohite is a dog lover and often posts pictures of himself with his dog on Instagram.
Pankaj Mohite with his dogs
- In an interview, Pankaj Mohite revealed that his aim is to win a gold medal for India in an international tournament.
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