Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/11/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Beed district, Maharashtra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rahul Balasaheb Aware is an Indian male freestyle wrestler who competes in the men's freestyle 57 kg category. | |
| He won the gold medal in the 57 kg division at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. | |
| He was a student of the late Olympian Harishchandra Birajdar. | |
| Currently employed in the Maharashtra Police as a deputy superintendent of police. | |
| He is fondly called 'Nana' (Elderly brother) by his friends and family. | |
| He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2020 for his contribution to wrestling. | |
| First Maharashtrian wrestler to win a medal at the World Wrestling Championships. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Caste/Ethnicity | Marathi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Spouse | Kaka Pawar's daughter |
Family
| Father | Balasaheb Aware |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Kaka Pawar's daughter |
Career
| Category | Freestyle |
|---|---|
| Event | 57 kg |
| Domestic/State Team | Revanta Mumbai Garuda |
| Coach/Mentor | Kaka Pawar |
| Current Employment | Maharashtra Police - Deputy Superintendent of Police |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/aware.rahul/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RahulAware3333 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received training from Rustum-a-Hind, Harishchandra Birajdar's protocols. | |
| 2. Achieved five gold medals in the National Championships. | |
| 3. Experienced a knee injury during the 2009 Asian Wrestling Championship. | |
| 4. Secured a gold medal at the 2011 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships. | |
| 5. Advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in the 2014 World Championships. | |
| 6. Represented Revanta Mumbai Garuda in the Pro Wrestling League. | |
| 7. Qualifies for financial support from the Indian Sports Ministry through TOPS. | |
| 8. Earned a gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. | |
| 9. Won the Gold Medal at the 2009 Asian Wrestling Championship. | |
| 10. Won the Silver Medal at the Junior World Wrestling Championship in 2009. | |
| 11. Faced a knee injury in 2009 after injuring a major ligament at the Asian Wrestling Championship in Pattaya, Thailand. | |
| 12. Five-time gold medalist in National Championships. | |
| 13. Won the Gold Medal at the 2011 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships held in Melbourne. | |
| 14. Reached the pre-quarterfinals at the 2014 World Championships. | |
| 15. Was eligible for financial assistance from the Indian Sports Ministry under Target Olympic Podium Scheme for Rio Olympic preparations. | |
| 16. Defeated Canada's Steven Takahashi in the men's Freestyle 57 kg wrestling final at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. | |
| 17. Wrestling journey began when his father identified his aggressive temperament and channeled it into the sport. |