>Ferien: Reverted edits by 2409:4050:ECE:9038:20C8:44BE:858C:F4F5 (talk) to last revision by 2409:4060:2D9A:E39:2D62:2:CA0D:1C3E: unexplained content removal

2021-09-01T20:29:25Z

Reverted edits by 2409:4050:ECE:9038:20C8:44BE:858C:F4F5 (talk) to last revision by 2409:4060:2D9A:E39:2D62:2:CA0D:1C3E: unexplained content removal

New page

{{short description|Indian kabaddi player|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox sportsperson
| name = Mohit Chillar
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| headercolor =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| birth_name =
| fullname = Mohit Chillar
| nickname =
| nationality = Indian
| ethnicity =
| citizenship =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|07|13|df=y}}<ref name="sportskeeda">{{cite web |last1=Sportskeeda |first1=Sportskeeda |title=player/mohit-chillar |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/ Mohit Chillar

|website=sportskeeda |publisher=sportskeeda |accessdate=28 June 2019 |ref=1}}</ref>
| birth_place =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| residence =
| education =
| alma_mater =
| occupation =
| years_active =
| employer =
| agent =
| height =
| weight =
| spouse =
| life_partner =
| other_interests =
| website =
| country = [[India]]
| sport = [[Kabaddi]]
| position =
| event =
| league = [[Pro Kabaddi League]]
| league_type =
| club = [[Tamil Thalaivas]]
| team = [[India national kabaddi team]]
| turnedpro =
| coach =
| retired =
| worlds =
| regionals =
| nationals =
| highestranking =
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Kabaddi Championship]]}} {{MedalGold|[[2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship|2017 Gorgan]]|[[Kabaddi at the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship|Team]]}}

{{MedalCompetition|[[2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters|2018 Dubai]]|[[Kabaddi at the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters|Team]]}}

{{MedalCompetition|[[2018 Asian Games]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[2018 Asian Games|2018 Jakarta]]|[[India at the 2018 Asian Games|Team]]}}
| show-medals = yes
}}

'''Mohit Chhillar''' is an Indian [[kabaddi]] player who currently plays for [[Tamil Thalaivas]] in the [[Pro Kabaddi League|VIVO Pro Kabaddi League]]. Born on 13 July 1993, he hails from [[Nizampur, Panipat, Haryana|Nizampur]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2016/jul/08/From-kabaddi-heartland-of-Nizampur-Mohit-lives-and-breathes-the-sport-878390.html |title=From kabaddi heartland of Nizampur, Mohit lives and breathes the sport |first=T. N. Vimal |last=Sankar |newspaper=[[New Indian Express]] |date=9 July 2016 |accessdate=31 October 2020}}</ref> Haryana and has been one of India's best defenders for the past decade. He is a versatile defender who can complement other corner defenders and form successful partnerships. Known for his overpowering holds and swift dashes, Mohit is fifth in the league's all-time High 5s (17) chart and fourth in the Tackle Points (240) and Super Tackles (20) leaderboards.<ref name="sportskeeda" />

== Early life ==
Mohit started playing Kabaddi as a kid and played for the School Games Federation of India. Even though his father is a former Kabaddi player, it was his uncle who introduced him to the game. Since there were no training facilities in his hometown, Mohit was dependent on guidance from his seniors. After playing for his village club, then in the Juniors and finally the Pro Kabaddi League; Mohit cemented his position in the national team. He also works with the North West Railway at [[Jodhpur]] and is a big fan of actors [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Salman Khan]]. His Kabaddi idols are [[Rakesh Kumar (kabaddi)|Rakesh Kumar]] and [[Manjeet Chhillar]], while [[Sachin Tendulkar]] is sporting idol away from his first sport. Despite his love for travelling, food cooked by his mother is Mohit's favourite and he's known to look forward to coming back home after long tournaments to enjoy a home-cooked meal.<ref name="sportskeeda" />

== Kabaddi career ==
'''Pro Kabaddi career'''

=== Season 1 ===
Mohit made his mark in the league in the inaugural season itself as one of the best defenders on show. He scored 35 tackle points for [[U Mumba]] at a tackle strike rate of 39.32%.<ref name="stats">{{cite web |last1=stats |first1=stats |title=stats |url=https://www.prokabaddi.com/stats |website=prokabaddi |publisher=prokabaddi |accessdate=28 June 2019 |ref=3}}</ref> Mohit successful executed five Super Tackles and two High 5s as Mumbai finished runners-up despite dominating for most of the season.<ref name="prokabaddi profile">{{cite web |last1=kabaddi |first1=pro |title=mohit-chhillar-playerprofile |url=https://www.prokabaddi.com/players/71-mohit-chhillar-playerprofile |website=prokabaddi |publisher=prokabaddi |accessdate=28 June 2019 |ref=2}}</ref>

=== Season 2 ===
The following season, by Mohit helped U Mumba win the prestigious title. He was one of the best defenders of the campaign and finished with 42 tackle points,<ref name="stats"/> three Super Tackles and three High 5s. His partnership in defence with [[Surender Nada]] was instrumental in U Mumba's title triumph.<ref name="prokabaddi profile"/>

=== Season 3 ===
U Mumba couldn't successfully defend their league title in the third season, but Mohit's consistent performances saw him score 46 tackle points with a tackle strike rate of 62.16%.<ref name="stats"/> He also registered six High 5s – the most he's ever managed for a single season.<ref name="prokabaddi profile"/>

=== Season 4 ===
Mohit was bought by [[Bengaluru Bulls]] for Rs. 53 lakhs ahead of the fourth season. The versatile defender didn't disappoint his new employers and finished the campaign with 47 tackle points. He had a tackle strike rate of 54.02%,<ref name="stats"/> made three Super Tackles and recorded four High 5s.<ref name="prokabaddi profile"/>

=== Season 5 ===
He represented [[Haryana Steelers]] in the fifth season and was once again one of his team's best performing defenders. Mohit scored 39 tackle points<ref name="stats"/> and even contributed 3 raid points in attack.<ref name="prokabaddi profile"/>

=== Season 6 ===
After just a season with Haryana Steelers, Mohit joined [[Jaipur Pink Panthers]]. However, he appeared in just 14 matches for Jaipur and finished the season with 31 tackle points. Mohit had a tackle strike rate of 44.92%<ref name="stats"/> and pulled off three Super Tackles over the course of the campaign.<ref name="prokabaddi profile"/>

=== Season 7 ===
In Season 7, he played for [[Tamil Thalaivas]]. He scored 37 tackle points.

'''International'''

Mohit's career with the national team started with him winning gold at the [[2016 South Asian Games]]. He won the Kabaddi World Cup that same year and then gold at the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship. Other medals won by Mohit with India includes gold from the [[2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters]] and bronze from the [[2018 Asian Games]].

==Records and achievements==
* Gold at 2016 South Asian Games
* Gold at 2016 Kabaddi World Cup
* Gold at 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship
* Gold at the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters
* Bronze at the 2018 Asian Games

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chillar, Mohit}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian kabaddi players]]
[[Category:Pro Kabaddi League players]]
[[Category:Kabaddi players at the 2018 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Asian Games bronze medalists for India]]
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in kabaddi]]
[[Category:1993 births]]
[[Category:South Asian Games medalists in kabaddi]]

Mohit Chhillar - Revision history

>Ferien: Reverted edits by 2409:4050:ECE:9038:20C8:44BE:858C:F4F5 (talk) to last revision by 2409:4060:2D9A:E39:2D62:2:CA0D:1C3E: unexplained content removal