Abhishek Biography

Abhishek Nain, born on August 15, 1999, is a distinguished field hockey player from India. He made his international debut with the India Under-21 team in 2017, before advancing to represent the senior national team in 2022.

Abhishek Height, Age, Family, Biography, & More

Sporting jersey number 5, Abhishek has already made a mark in the sport. One of his notable achievements includes winning a gold medal at the 2021 Hockey India Senior Men Inter Department National Championship held in Bengaluru. His contributions on the field highlight his talent and dedication to the sport of field hockey.

Early Life

Abhishek Nain, born on August 15, 1999, showed a keen interest in field hockey from an early age. Growing up in India, his passion for the sport was evident, leading him to pursue rigorous training and development in field hockey. His dedication and hard work paid off as he quickly rose through the ranks, eventually making his mark on the national and international stage.

Education

His education is not known.

Age

Abhishek Nain was born on August 15, 1999 (a Sunday), in Sonipat, Haryana, India. As of 2024, he is 25 years old. His zodiac sign is Leo, and he holds Indian nationality.

Physical stats

Abhishek Nain stands approximately 5’10” (178 cm) tall and has black eyes and black hair.

Wife

He is unmarried.

Family

Abhishek Nain’s parents are Satyanarayan Nain, a Special Police Officer, and Soorat Nain, a homemaker. He has a brother named Ashish Nain.

Abhishek Father Satyanarayan Nain

Abhishek Mother Soorat Nain

Career

Abhishek Nain began his field hockey career with the India Under-21 team in 2017, making a significant impact early on. In 2022, he advanced to the senior national team, proudly wearing jersey number 5. Among his notable achievements is winning a gold medal at the 2021 Hockey India Senior Men Inter Department National Championship in Bengaluru, solidifying his reputation as a key player in Indian field hockey.

Gold Madels

• 2021: Hockey India Senior Men Inter Department National Championship in Bengaluru
• 2023: Asian Games in Huangzhou

Silver

•  Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year (2024)
• Player of the Match in FIH Hockey Pro League (M) match against Spain (2024
• Player of the Match in FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup in a match against South Africa (2023)
• Player of the Match in FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup in a match against Japan (2023)
• 2022: Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Net Worth

His net worth is not known.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Abhishek

• Abhishek is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys working out in the gym.
• Abhishek once suffered a life-threatening injury during his childhood when he jumped from a Jamun (Indian Blackberry) tree and his left hand’s nerves got cut by the barbed wire on the wall nearby.
• Abhishek talked about the seriousness of the incident in an interview and said that he would have died had he been 5 minutes late to reach the hospital.
• After the incident, his parents didn’t want him to continue playing hockey fearing another serious injury, but after his coach, Shamsher Singh’s request they allowed him to continue playing hockey.
• He started playing hockey when he was 11 years old after his best friend introduced him to the game.
• He was immediately rushed to the ICU where he stayed for two weeks and received 15 stitches.
• Shamsher Singh is a big fan of footballer Lionel Messi and used him as an example to train Abhishek.

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