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Abhishek Nain (born 15 August 1999) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a forward in the national team.[1][2] Nain plays for Rarh Bengal Tigers in the Hockey India League.[3]
Early life
Nain was born on 15 August 1999 in Sonipat to mother Soorat Devi and father Satnarayan Nain, who is a special police officer. He has an elder brother named Ashish.[4] Nain first started playing the sport of hockey when he was in third grade.[5]
Career
Nain made his international debut for in Feb 2022 at the 2021–22 Pro League.[6][7] He was a part of the team that won the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.[8] He was a part of the bronze medal winning team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[9] Nain was also a part of the team that won the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy. He was the second most expensive player at Hockey India League auctions for the 2024–25 season.[10] Rarh Bengal Tigers bought him for ₹72 lakhs.[11] He won the best player's award in the 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hockey India Awards | Forward of the Year | Template:Won | |
| 2024 | Indian Sports Honours | Breakthrough Performance of the Year Male | Template:Nom | |
| 2025 | Arjuna Award | Outstanding Performance in Sports | Template:Won | [12] |
| Hockey India Awards | Forward of the Year | Template:Won | ||
| Player of the Year Male | Template:Nom |
References
- ↑ Abhishek Nain: The 'ziddi' star of Indian hockey, Sudarshan, N.. Sportstar(2023-05-27). Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ Paris 2024: It has been my dream to play for India in the Olympics, says Abhishek, Sportstar, Team. sportstar.thehindu.com(2024-07-15). Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ Indian forward Abhishek Nain hails Hockey India League return, calls it "turning point" for sport in country. ANI News. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ↑ Abhishek Nain's family elated. The Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ Hockey was escape route from studies but it shaped my career: Olympic bronze medal-winning forward Abhishek. Telegraph India.
- ↑ Hockey: Abhishek off the mark for India and hungry for more. Scroll.in. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ↑ How a near-death accident and an unconventional coach, a Hindi teacher, shaped hockey forward Abhishek's career. The Indian Express(17 July 2022). Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ↑ Asian Games Results. 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ Five Olympic debutants in Indian men's hockey squad for Paris 2024. The Times of India(2024-06-26). Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ↑ HIL 2024-25: Top five most expensive men's players from Hockey India League Auction, Sportstar, Team. sportstar.thehindu.com(2024-10-13). Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ↑ Hockey India League 2024 Auction: Abhishek goes to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for 72 lakhs, Sportstar, Team. sportstar.thehindu.com(2024-10-13). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ↑ Complete list of winners of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award: Bhaker, Gukesh and more. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-01-02.