Nitesh Kumar

Nitesh Kumar
Personal information
NationalityIndian
OccupationKabaddi player
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportKabaddi
LeagueVIVO Pro Kabaddi League
TeamUP Yoddhas(2017-2023)
Bengal Warriors(2024-Present)
Medal record
Men's Kabaddi
Representing  India
Asian Games
2022 HangzhouTeam

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.