Srikant Jadhav is an Indian Kabaddi player who represents both the Indian national Kabaddi team and the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He is known for his fast raiding and is one of the top raiders in the league. He works for the Central Railway in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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Wiki/Biography
Shrikant Jadhav was born on Sunday, 17 September 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023) in Village Dahigaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He hails from a village where Kabaddi and wrestling are the only popular sports. He started playing Kabaddi when he was in school, participating in many school sports and competing at the district level. Despite facing financial difficulties, Shrikant Jadhav continued to practice Kabaddi regularly and eventually gained recognition in his village for his achievements.
Childhood picture of Shrikant Jadhav
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 14 inches
Family
parents and siblings
His father, Dattatraya Jadhav, is a farmer and a shop owner. Srikant Jadhav has a sister named Pranali Jadhav.
Shrikant Jadhav with his sister Pranali Jadhav
Wife
Shrikant Jadhav is married.
A picture of Shrikant Jadhav’s wife
livelihood
When Shrikant Jadhav was in ninth grade, he moved to Mumbai from Ahmednagar. At the age of 18, he was selected for the Maharashtra state Kabaddi team and played for the state team in national competitions. Due to his performance at the state level, Jadhav got the opportunity to receive professional training in Kabaddi at SAI in Kandivali, Mumbai.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
After struggling in the domestic tournament for two years, Srikant Jadhav was signed by Jaipur Pink Panthers during the second season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). In his third season with Bengal Warriors, he managed to score 10 raid points in five matches. However, he suffered a shoulder injury due to which he had to take a break for almost a year.
Srikant Jadhav in action during Kabaddi match
After this, Srikant Jadhav played the fourth season of Pro Kabaddi League with Bengal Warriors; However, he managed to score only 7 raid points in 5 matches. As a result, the team decided to let him go and he then joined U Mumba in the 5th season, where he improved significantly and scored 86 raid points in 19 matches.
Srikant Jadhav after being bought as a player by Bengal Warriors Kabaddi team
In the sixth and seventh seasons, Srikant Jadhav played for UP Yoddha and scored 141 and 148 raid points respectively. He continued to play for the team in the 8th season of the PKL in 2021. After this he participated in the National Railway Championship held in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh in October 2023 and won the bronze medal.
Shrikant Jadhav posing with the bronze medal won in the National Railway Championship held in Gorakhpur.
pony
- Shrikant Jadhav has a tattoo on his left hand.
Srikant Jadhav has a tattoo on his left hand
Facts/General Knowledge
- In his spare time, Shrikant Jadhav likes to travel to far-flung places, dance, swim, exercise and run.
Srikant Jadhav enjoying dance
- He is fond of fitness and often uploads pictures and videos of his gym sessions on social media.
Srikant Jadhav working out in the gym
- Sports infrastructure brand Winning Fits has appointed Shrikant Jadhav as its brand ambassador in 2023.
A post by Srikant Jadhav on Instagram about Winning Fits
- He once mentioned in a media discussion that he was inspired by Arjuna Award winner Pankaj Shirsat in Kabaddi and wanted to follow his footsteps.
- Shrikant Jadhav is often featured in dietary supplement advertisements on various social media platforms.
Shrikant Jadhav promoting a dietary supplement brand
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