Nitesh Kumar
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| Nationality | Indian | ||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Kabaddi player | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Kabaddi | ||||||||||||||
| League | VIVO Pro Kabaddi League | ||||||||||||||
| Team | UP Yoddhas(2017-2023)
Bengal Warriors(2024-Present) | ||||||||||||||
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Nitesh Kumar (born 12 August 1997) is an Indian kabaddi player who currently plays for Tamil Thailavas in Pro Kabaddi League. Kumar was picked up by Yoddha in the season 5 auction. In season 6, he became the first player in the league history to score 100 tackle points in a single campaign. He is part of the Indian team that won gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games. India beat Iran 33-29 in a controversial final.