Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Nizampur, Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rakesh Kumar |
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| Nickname | India's Kabaddi King |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Workout |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | (Farmer) |
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| Siblings | Narain (Elder) |
Career
| International Debut | 2003 |
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| Jersey Number | #7(India), #7(Pro Kabaddi League) |
| Domestic/State Team | U Mumba, Indian Railways, Northern Railways, Chhillar Club and Patna Pirates |
| Position | All Rounder/Raider |
| Career Turning Point | World Cup in 2004 |
| Major Achievements | Gold medals at 2004 and 2007 World Cups, Asian Games gold medals (2006, 2010, 2014), South Asian Games gold medals (2006, 2010), Asian Indoor Games gold medals (2007, 2009, 2013), Arjuna Award (2011) |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Papaya |
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| Favourite Kabaddi player | Anup Kumar |
| Favourite Actor | Aamir Khan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rakesh Kumar does not smoke. | |
| 2. He was the vice-captain of the India national kabaddi team that won the gold medal at the 2007 World Cup. | |
| 3. Rakesh Kumar is renowned for his signature Lion Jump move. | |
| 4. Initially, he played for the Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League before moving to U Mumba in 2016. | |
| 5. He currently serves as a chief ticket inspector in the Indian Railways. | |
| 6. At the first Pro Kabaddi League auction, he received the highest bid of 12.8 Lacs (INR) from team owners. | |
| 7. He was honored with the Arjuna award in 2011. | |
| 8. Rakesh Kumar has won the Asian Games gold medal twice. | |
| 9. The Pro Kabaddi League team U Mumba is owned by Unilazer Sports, where Rakesh plays. | |
| 10. He served as the captain of the Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League. | |
| 11. He took up Kabaddi in 1997 during his school days. |