Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 16/03/1989 |
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| Age | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Other Backward Class (OBC) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Running, Gyming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2017 |
Family
| Father | Pancham Yadav (Bus Driver) | ||||
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| Mother | Bhulna Devi | ||||
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Shilpi Sheoran (Wrestler) | ||||
| Children | None |
Favourites
| Favourite Food(s) | Paneer Bhurji, Juices, Milk |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| At just 13 years old, he began wrestling training with his brother, Vinod Yadav. | |
| During the 2012 Olympics, he suffered a loss in his first bout to Matt Gentry from Canada and was eliminated from the tournament. | |
| In 2012, the Maharashtra State Government appointed him as the Deputy Superintendent of Police. | |
| Following his Bronze Medal win in the 2014 Asian Games, Yadav received a reward of Rs. 25 lakh from the Uttar Pradesh government. | |
| The 'Bengaluru Yodhas' of the Pro Wrestling League acquired him for Rs. 34.5 lakh; the team is co-owned by Virat Kohli and the JSW group. | |
| When Brazilian soccer legend Pele visited India for the Subroto Cup final, Yadav was invited to a special dinner by the event organizers. |
