Abhishek K. S. Gowda is an Indian Kabaddi Player. He is known for playing for Jaipur Pink Panthers since 2019.
Wiki/Biography
Abhishek K. S. Gowda was born on Monday, 23 April 2001 (age 22 years; as of 2023) in Sullia, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He pursued his graduation at Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, Karnataka.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 34 Inches, Waist: 34 Inches, Biceps: 12 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
Abhishek Gowda has a younger sister named Manu Gowda.
Abhishek Gowda with his sister
Wife & Children
Abhishek Gowda is unmarried.
Religion
Abhishek Gowda follows Hinduism.
Abhishek Gowda at Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple, Hanumagiri, Ishwaramangala, Karnataka
Career
Yuva Paltan
In March 2020, Abhishek Gowda played for Yuva Paltan, the youth academy of Puneri Paltans, at a Kabaddi tournament organised by the Shivsena committee in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Abhishek Gowda (extreme right) at the Kabaddi tournament in Mumbai
Pro Kabaddi League
In 2022, Abhishek Gowda made his debut in the Pro Kabaddi League with the Jaipur Pink Panthers. He was bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Pro Kabaddi League auction for Rs. 8.78 Lakh as a left cover defender in the New Young Player (NYP) category. He played a total of 18 matches during the tournament. He maintained a tackle strike rate of 33 per cent. He earned 25 points overall in the tournament.
In 2023, Abhishek Gowda was retained by Jaipur Pink Panthers for the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League in the Existing young player category.
Awards & Achievements
- In March 2020, won a a Kabaddi tournament organised by the Shivsena committee in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Abhishek Gowda with his team at the Kabaddi tournament in Mumbai
- In April 2022, Abhishek won a Kabaddi tournament in Jodupala, Karnataka.
Abhishek posing with his trophy after the Kabaddi tournament in Jodhupala, Karnataka
- In April 2022, Abhishek won a Kabaddi tournament in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Abhishek (right) at a Kabaddi tournament in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Facts/Trivia
- Abhishek is a fitness enthusiast and often posts pictures and videos of himself working out on Instagram.
- In October 2022, Abhishek Gowda was featured on the list of 5 debutants who impressed the most in a digital sports magazine. He was described as the best defender for the Pink Panthers in his debut PKL game. The article read,
Abhishek was the best defender for the Pink Panthers in his debut PKL game against the UP Yoddhas. He scored four tackle points for the team, ensuring that they gave the Yoddhas a run for their money. Unfortunately, Abhishek failed to open his account against the Patna Pirates, but his performance against the Yoddhas was quite impressive.”