Sunil Kumar (kabaddi)

Sunil Kumar (born 12 May 1997) is an Indian kabaddi player who plays in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a defender.^[1] After winning the Junior Nationals in 2015 and 2016, he was picked up by Patna Pirates for the PKL season 4.^[2] He later transferred to Jaipur Pink Panthers.^[3][4] In 2023, Kumar competed for India at the 2022 Asian Games;^[5][6] where the Indian team won gold, controversially defeating Iran 33–29 in the finals.^[7][8]

Sunil Kumar

Personal information
Born	(1997-05-12) 12 May 1997 (age 27)
Sport
Country	India
Sport	Kabaddi
Medal record Men's Kabaddi Representing  India Asian Games 2022 Hangzhou Team Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Busan Team

Early life and background

Sunil was born 12 May 1997^[9] and hails from a farmer's family in Bhainswal Kalan, Sonipat District, Haryana.^[2] Many of his cousins including, Parvesh Bhainswal, used to play kabaddi. Inspired by them, he took to the game at the age of 11 years. He did well at the university games and was spotted by coach Jaivir Sharma and later joined the Sports Authority of India training centre at Ahmedabad.^[2]

References

1. "Sunil Kumar profile". vivo Pro Kabaddi League. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
2. "Sunil Kumar Bio & Stats | Gujarat Fortunegiants | Pro Kabaddi League". Kabaddi Adda. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
3. "Sunil Kumar Profile, Age, Career Stats, Biography, Pro Kabaddi 2019 Season 7 Team". News18. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
4. "Sunil Kumar Career, Age, Stats, Biography | Sunil Kumar Profile". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
5. "Full list of Indian athletes for Asian Games 2023". Firstpost. 26 August 2023. from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
6. "We will win gold medal: Kabaddi legends on Indian teams' Asian Games prospects". The Times of India. 4 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
7. "Asian Games 2023, Day 14 Live Updates: India win men's kabaddi Gold after controversial finish". India Today. from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
8. "India win men's kabaddi gold after controversial final against Iran involving one hour stoppage". ESPN. 7 October 2023. from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
9. "Sunil Kumar Biography (Kabaddi - Gujarat Fortune Giants): Early Life, Career, Pro Kabaddi League, Family, Wife, Kids, Awards, Achievements, Records, Social Media | The Sports Tattoo". 2 December 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2023.