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Jitendra Yadav Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 November

BirthplaceJaipur, Rajasthan, India

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

Jitendra Yadav Biography

Jitendra Yadav is an Indian kabaddi all-rounder from Jaipur who has played in national and international competitions, earning defensive honours and a spot

Early life and background

Jitendra Yadav was born on 19 November in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He grew up in his hometown and attended Kiran Bal Bharati Senior Secondary School in Govindpura before continuing his education at Rajasthan University. He is Indian by nationality and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Physical profile

Yadav stands about 1.80 m tall (approximately 5'11") and weighs around 80 kg (about 176 lbs). His listed body measurements include a 40-inch chest, a 32-inch waist and 15-inch biceps. He has brown eyes and black hair.

Career

Jitendra Yadav is a professional kabaddi player who plays as an all-rounder. He came to wider attention through domestic and international tournaments prior to joining the Pro Kabaddi League. In 2019 he played for Pune Pride in the Indo-International Premier Kabaddi League, a campaign that ended with the team winning the tournament; he was recognised as the tournament's Best Defender.

Also in 2019, Yadav was part of the Indian men's kabaddi squad that competed at the World Cup Kabaddi in Melaka, Malaysia. The team secured the gold medal at that event.

At the end of 2022 he again received individual recognition, being named Best Defender of the Tournament at the All India Karnataka Kabaddi Tournament held in Mangalore.

Yadav made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in season 10 (2023) after being acquired by the Gujarat Giants. The team signed him ahead of the PKL season.

Public profile

Known by the nickname Jitu, Yadav is active on public platforms and is referenced on ESPN and Instagram under his name. He is described as an animal lover.

Latest updates

In 2023 Jitendra Yadav appeared in the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League as a member of the Gujarat Giants. Earlier highlights include his Best Defender awards in 2019 and 2022 and the gold medal with India at the 2019 World Cup Kabaddi.

Personal life

Yadav is unmarried. He hails from Jaipur and maintains a relatively private personal profile beyond his sporting achievements.
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Recent Work

Pro Kabaddi League (Season 10)

Signed by the Gujarat Giants and made PKL debut in 2023.

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Career Highlights

  1. Best Defender, Indo-International Premier Kabaddi League (2019)
  2. Gold medal, World Cup Kabaddi with India (2019)
  3. Best Defender, All India Karnataka Kabaddi Tournament (2022)
  4. Signed by Gujarat Giants for Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 (2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jitendra Yadav born?

19 November

What is Jitendra Yadav known for?

Kabaddi Player

What is Jitendra Yadav’s marital status?

Unmarried