Ankush (born 30 June 2003) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who plays as a defender in the Pro Kabaddi League for Jaipur Pink Panthers. He was the best defender in the Pro Kabaddi League Season-9. He was part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 2023 2nd Junior World Kabaddi Championship, Urmia (Iran).[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 30 June 2003 |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Position | Defender, left corner |
| League | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Team | Jaipur Pink Panthers |
Early life
editAnkush[4][5][6] was born in rohtak, Haryana. He started playing kabaddi in early age.
Career
editIn Pro Kabaddi Season-8-, Ankush made debut as a new young player in Bengaluru Bulls; However, got no playtime. In Pro Kabaddi Season-9 he was bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers. Ninth Season of Pro Kabaddi League was turning point for Ankush. He scored 89 tackle points in 24 matches. He was the best defender of 2022 Pro Kabaddi League. In February 2023, he was selected to play 2nd Junior World Kabaddi Championship, took place in Urmia, Iran. He played as captain in the championship and won the championship. he played 37th national games for the Sports Control Board at Goa in October,2023 and won the nationals. currently, Ankush is playing 2023-24 Pro Kabaddi League for Jaipur Pink Panthers.[7]
References
edit- ^ "2nd Junior World Kabaddi Champions".
- ^ "जूनियर कबड्डी विश्व चैंपियनशिप में भारत ने रचा इतिहास, ईरान को हराकर जीता खिताब".
- ^ "जूनियर वर्ल्ड कबड्डी चैंपियनशिप के लिए भारतीय मेंस टीम का ऐलान".
- ^ "Pro Kabaddi League inspires lot of young kids: Jaipur Pink Panthers' Ankush".
- ^ "Pro Kabaddi League inspires lot of young kids: Jaipur Pink Panthers' Ankush".
- ^ "Pro Kabaddi Season 10's Biggest Surprise: Meet the Young Guns Narender and Ankush! FanFrisk Exclusive".
- ^ "Ankush in Pro Kabaddi League".
External links
edit- PKL Profile of player [1]
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