Pankaj Mohite is an Indian professional Kabaddi player, who is very good at raiding. Pankaj was born on 25th October 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He had a difficult childhood. He lost his father when he was 12 years old. His mother was a homemaker, and she alone had to look after the family. His elder sister played a significant role in stabilizing him. Despite the difficulties, he was motivated by his passion for Kabaddi. He pursued his education at Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Parel, Mumbai.
Kabaddi Career and Achievements
Pankaj started his Kabaddi journey in his locality, where he practised with local players. With the help of exceptional talent, he got himself into the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), for which he began to play his career with Puneri Paltan in Season 7 in the year 2019 and was consistent afterwards.
Pankaj emerged as the top raider for the team with 113 points in 16 matches. The poor form of big names such as Nitin Tomar and Manjeet forced coach Anup Kumar to wholly count on him, as Puneri Paltan made a disastrous start to the league. Pankaj stood out as a bright prospect, however, as he ensured that even the team could shine. He had one of his best matches in the season against Bengal Warriors by taking in 11 raid points.
Pro Kabaddi League Career Highlights
Pankaj Mohite is the one player from PKL, whose performances were remarkable in Season 7. He participated in 16 matches, out of which there were 207 raids and gathered 110 raid points. With some super raids and Super 10s, Pankaj revealed his strength in attacking play. His percentage for not-outs stood at 77.77%. Thus, his efficiency level was good while acting as a raider, although the overall team performance did not go quite right for the Puneri Paltan in that season.
Season-Wise Performance
Raiding Stats (PKL 7 – Puneri Paltan)
Total Matches Played: 16
Total Raids: 207
Successful Raids: 84
Raid Touch Points: 93
Raid Bonus Points: 17
Total Raid Points: 110
Super 10s: 3
Successful Raid Percentage: 53.14%
Tackling Stats (PKL 7 – Puneri Paltan)
Total Matches Played: 16
Total Tackles: 15
Successful Tackles: 3
Tackle Points: 3
Tackle Strike Rate: 20%
Personal Information
Full Name: Pankaj Mohite
Date of Birth: 25th October 1999
Age: 24 years as of 2023
Nationality: Indian
Height: 5’10” ft
Weight: 74 kg
Position: Raider
Signature Move: Running Hand Touch
Coach: Anup Kumar
Current Club: Puneri Paltan
Conclusion
Pankaj Mohite is one of the most promising young raiders in Indian Kabaddi. He has never let personal issues come his way. He continues working toward the sport with agility, skill, and determination. He continues forward in the Pro Kabaddi League, proving to be an asset for Puneri Paltan. With time, he will be one of the top Kabaddi players for India in the future.
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