Ankush Rathee is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing for the Jaipur Pink Panthers of the Professional Kabaddi League since 2022.
Wiki/Biography
Ankush Rathee was born on Monday, June 30, 2003 in Rohtak, Haryana (age 20; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Cancer. Ankush Rathee’s brother Amit is a kabaddi player who participated in the first season of the Professional Kabaddi League. Inspired by his brother Amit, Ankush Rathee decided to become a professional kabaddi player.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 40 inches; Waist: 34 inches; Biceps: 14 inches
family
Ankush Rathee belongs to a Jaat family in Rohtak, Haryana.
Parents and siblings
Ankush Rathee’s father’s name is Ashok Rathee. He has an elder brother named Amit Rathee who is a kabaddi player.
Ankush Rasi’s father
wife
Ankush Rathee is unmarried.
religion
Ankush Rathee follows Hinduism. According to Ankush’s Instagram account, he is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
Profession
Deepak Niwas Hooda Foundation
Ankush Rathee started his kabaddi career at Deepak Niwas Hooda Foundation in Rohtak, Haryana, where he practiced kabaddi and later participated in various district and state level kabaddi tournaments. Later, he was selected in the Sonepat Kabaddi team of the oil and gas company.
Professional Kabaddi League
Ankush Rathee started his Pro Kabaddi League career in season 8 with Bengaluru Bulls in 2021 as a new young player nominated by the franchisee; However, he received no playing time during the game. Ankush Rathee was acquired by Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2022 as an existing young player to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9.
Ankush Rathee during Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
The ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League was a turning point in Ankush Rathee’s Pro Kabaddi career. In Season 9, Ankush Rathee played 24 games. His tackle percentage remains at 67%. He scored a total of 89 points in the game. He also received a total of nine high-fives and became the first player to score over 70 tackles in Season 9. He broke the record for most tackles by a rookie.
Ankush Rathee has been retained by Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2023 as a left corner back in the new young players category for a price of Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Ankush Rathee during Pro Kabaddi League Season 10
Chandigarh Junior Kabaddi Team
In 2021, Ankush Rathee represented the Chandigarh National Junior Kabaddi Team in the 47th National Junior Kabaddi Championship held at SP Office Grounds Suryapet, Telangana.
Serving the Athletic Control Board
In October 2023, Ankush Rathee represented the Service Sports Control Board at the 37th Indian National Games in Goa. His team won the Kabaddi tournament.
Ankush Rathee attended the 37th National Games held in Goa
National Youth Kabaddi Team
In February 2023, Ankush Rathee represented the Youth National Kabaddi Team in the 2nd Youth Kabaddi World Championship held in Urmia, Iran. He was named captain of the team. Ankush’s team won the tournament and became the second Junior Kabaddi World Champions.
Ankush Rathee poses with the trophy during the 2nd Youth Kabaddi World Championship in Urmiya, Iran
Awards
- In 2022, he won the Defender of the Season Award in the 9th season of the Professional Kabaddi League.
Ankush Rathee wins award in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
medal
gold
In November 2023, he won the gold medal at the 37th National Games in Goa, India.
Ankush Rathee (seated centre) poses with his team during the 37th National Games in Goa
car collection
Ankush Rathee owns a Mahindra XUV500.
Ankush Rathee poses with his car
Facts/Trivia
- In season 9, Ankush Rathee became the Orange Sleeve holder by scoring the most tackles and 9 fives.
Ankush Rathee takes on orange sleeves in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
Categories: Biography
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