Pankaj Mohite is an Indian Kabaddi player. He is known for playing in the Pro Kabaddi League with Puneri Paltans since 2019. He has won the National Kabaddi Medal 6 times.
Wiki/Biography
Pankaj Mohite was born on Monday, October 25, 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra (24 years old; as of 2023). He graduated from Mahesh 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 neighbors and friends at the nearby kabaddi pitch. When he started improving in the game, his interest peaked and he decided to pursue his career in Kabaddi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 36 inches, Waist: 34 inches, Biceps: 12 inches
family
Parents and siblings
Pankaj Mohite has two younger sisters.
Pankaj Mohite and his sisters
Pankaj Mohit and his mother
wife
Pankaj Mohite is unmarried.
religion
Pankaj Mohite follows Hinduism.
Pankaj Mohite in temple
Profession
SSG Foundation
While studying in college, Pankaj joined SSG Foundation in Mumbai. He improved his fundamental skills and participated in many district and state level kabaddi tournaments for SSG Foundation. Pankaj has worked for many local groups as well as big corporates like Dena Bank and Air India.
Pankaj Mohite attends SSG Foundation vs Sunil Sport Club match in Mumbai 2018
Maharashtra Kabaddi Team
In February 2019, Pankaj represented Maharashtra in the 45th National Junior Kabaddi Championship held in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pankaj Mohite (seated far left) with his team at the 45th National Youth Kabaddi Championship
railway kabaddi team
In 2022, Pankaj Mohite will represent the Indian Railways in the 69th National Men’s Kabaddi Championship with the team.
Kailo India Games
He represented Maharashtra in the first India Khelo Games 2020. Puneri Paltan accepted him due to his success at Khelo India and Junior Nationals.
Pankaj Mohite attends Khelo India Youth Games 2020
Professional Kabaddi League
Pankaj Mohite made his debut with Puneri Paltans in Pro Kabaddi League Season 7. He made his debut in the 17th match of the 2019 Pro Kabaddi League against Bengal Warriors and scored 6 points. During this tournament, he played a total of 16 games. His blitz hit rate remained at 53% and his tackle hit rate remained at 20%. He scored a total of 113 points in the game.
In 2021, Pankaj Mohite was retained by Puneri Paltan to participate in the C-level competition of the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League. He made his debut in the 17th match of the 2019 Pro Kabaddi League against Bengal Warriors and scored 6 raid points. During this tournament, he played a total of 7 games. His blitz hit rate remained at 34% and his tackle hit rate remained at 25%. He scored a total of 23 points in the game. In 2022, he was retained by Puneri Partans again as a C-grade raider for the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League for a price of Rs. 2.2 million. During this tournament, he played a total of 13 games. His blitz hit rate remained at 47% and his tackle hit rate remained at 33%. He scored a total of 60 points in the game.
In 2023, Pankaj Mohite continues to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League for its tenth season.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In February 2019, he won a bronze medal at the 45th National Junior Kabaddi Championship held in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pankaj Mohite at the 45th National Youth Kabaddi Championship
- In March 2019, he won the Thane Mahapaur Chashak 2020 Kabaddi Championship.
- In January 2020, he won a silver medal in the men’s under-21 category at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Sonarpur, Haryana.
- In 2022, he won the gold medal at the 69th National Adult Men’s Kabaddi Championship.
- In December 2022, he won the title of Player of the Match in the 9th season of the Professional Kabaddi League.
Pankaj Mohite wins Man of the Match award in Pro Kabaddi League Season 9
- In 2022, he won the Tough Moves Championship in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9.
- In December 2022, he won the gold medal at the 70th All India Railway Championships.
Pankaj Mohite competes in 70th All India Railway Championships
car collection
Pankaj Mohite owns a Maruti Suzuki car.
Pankaj Mohite poses with his car
Favorites
- Kabaddi players: Anand Kumar, Rakesh Kumar
- Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
Facts/Trivia
- Pankaj Mohite is a fitness enthusiast who often uploads photos and videos of himself exercising on Instagram.
- Pankaj Mohite enjoys swimming in his spare time.
- Apart from Kabaddi, Pankaj Mohit also enjoys playing cricket.
- In November 2022, Pankaj Mohite appeared in a TV commercial for Gamezy.
- Pankaj Mohite is a dog lover and often posts photos of himself and his dogs on Instagram.
Pankaj Mohite and his dog
- Pankaj Mohit revealed in an interview that his target is to win a gold medal for India in an international championship.
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