Rakesh Kumar

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Rakesh Kumar (kabaddi)

Rakesh Kumar (born 15 April 1982) is an Indian professional Kabaddi player who was born in a Hindu jat family. He was the vice-captain of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 2007 World Cup at Panvel, India. In 2011, in recognition of his achievements in the sport, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the Government of India.

Early life

Rakesh Kumar was born on 15 April 1982 in the Nizampur village of North West Delhi. He took up Kabaddi in 1997 during his school days. After having played for his school team, he represented Delhi at the national level, before making it to the senior national team in 2003.

Career

Rakesh Kumar made his debut for the national team in 2003. In addition to winning medals at the national level, he was a part of the national team that won gold medals at the World Cups in 2004, 2007. With the team, he also won gold medals at the Asian Games in 2006 and 2010, 2014South Asian Games in 2006 and 2010,and the Asian Indoor Games in 2007, 2009 and 2013.

Rakesh Kumar (politician)

Rakesh Kumar (Hindi: राकेश कुमार) is an Indian politician and a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of India. He represents the Chharra constituency of Uttar Pradesh and is a member of the Samajwadi Party political party.

Early life and education

Rakesh Kumar was born in Aligarh district. He attended the Shivaji University and attained Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Political career

Rakesh Kumar has been a MLA for one term. He represented the Chharra constituency and is a member of the Samajwadi Party political party.

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