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Nilakanta Sharma

b. 1995

Indian field hockey player

Field hockey player
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About Nilakanta Sharma

Born 1995. Nilakanta Sharma is an Indian field hockey player.

Nilakanta Sharma Shanglakpam (born 2 May 1995) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for the Indian national team.

He was part of the Indian squad that won the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup. And Finally he won gold medal in 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Career Hailing from Kontha Ahallup Makha Leikai in Imphal East, Nilakanta started playing hockey in 2003. He played for Posterior Hockey Academy Manipur until 2011 when he switched to Bhopal Hockey Academy. He was selected for the national junior team for the 2014 Sultan of Johor Cup and drafted by the Dabang Mumbai franchise of the Hockey India League.

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Important facts

Born
2 May 1995, Imphal East district
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Field hockey player
Nationality
India
Awards
Arjuna Award
Also known as
S Nilakanta Sharma, Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nilakanta Sharma?

Indian field hockey player

When was Nilakanta Sharma born?

Nilakanta Sharma was born on 2 May 1995 in Imphal East district.

What is Nilakanta Sharma's occupation?

Nilakanta Sharma is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Nilakanta Sharma?

Nilakanta Sharma is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nilakanta Sharma

· Wikidata: Q34210308

· DBpedia: Nilakanta Sharma

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