Abhishek Nain
Indian field hockey player (born 1999)
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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]
Nain in 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 15 August 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Field hockey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
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. |
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| 2023 | Hockey India Awards | Forward of the Year | Won | |
| 2024 | Indian Sports Honours | Breakthrough Performance of the Year Male | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Arjuna Award | Outstanding Performance in Sports | Won | [12] |
| Hockey India Awards | Forward of the Year | Won | ||
| Player of the Year Male | Nominated |
