Nithin Thimmaiah

Nithin Thimmaiah Nithin Thimmaiah is an Indian Field Hockey player from Kodagu (Coorg) district, Karnataka. He represented the Indian Hockey team in various international tournaments[1][2] since his debut in 2012.[3][4][5] He currently represents the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in domestic hockey.[6]

Nithin Thimmaiah
Personal information
Born (1988-12-08) 8 December 1988
Kodagu district, Karnataka, India
Playing position Forward
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
India
Medal record
Men’s field hockey
Representing  India
Asia Cup
Silver medal – second place2013 Ipoh
Asian Champions Trophy
Silver medal – second place2012 Doha
Last updated on: 8 July 2016

Education and early career

Hailing from Kodagu, he completed his education from St. Josephs Indian High School, Bangalore and St. Josephs College, Bangalore.[7] He has represented both his alma mater and Bangalore University in numerous tournaments. He has also represented Karnataka State Hockey Team from 2009 and became the captain of the team in 2014[8][9] https:[10]

In 2013, he represented Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the Hockey India League and the team went on to win a bronze medal.[11][12] Subsequently, in 2016, he represented Punjab Warriors in the Hockey India League, who went on to win the championship.[13]

Awards and Recognitions

In 2015, he was awarded the prestigious Ekalavya Award by the Government of Karnataka for his contributions to hockey.[14] He is also the recipient of Karnataka Olympic Association Award (Best Sportsperson-Hockey) from the Government of Karnataka in 2014.[15]

References
  1. "2012 Mens Hockey CHampions Trophy Melbourne Dec 8th | Marketing Action Plus".
  2. "Nithin Thimmaiah of India runs past Muhammad Rizwan of Pakistan in".
  3. "Sardar Singh to lead a young Indian team in Asia Cup". 11 August 2013.
  4. "Hockey Asia Cup: India eye big Bangladesh win before semis". 27 August 2013.
  5. "Champions trophy | WorldSportPics".
  6. "Home | Comptroller and Auditor General of India".
  7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Joseph%27s_College,_Bangalore
  8. "'Hockey runs in our blood'". 18 September 2015.
  9. "Karnataka rout Himachal". 25 September 2012.
  10. "Hockey Karnataka announces the second edition of Bengauru Cup between October 10th & 19th 2015".
  11. "HIL: Punjab Warriors, UP Wizards eke out 2-2 draw". 3 February 2014.
  12. "Thimmaiah Nithin of UP Wizards take a shot as Goal Keeper of Delhi".
  13. "HIL: Punjab thrash Mumbai to jump to the top of table". 13 February 2016.
  14. "Karnataka government to present awards to sportpersons". The Hindu. 6 October 2016.
  15. "Achievements – Welcome to Hockey".
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