Sushil Kumar (Wrestler) Age, Career, Achievements, Controversy, Family, Biography and More

Sushil Kumar

Quick Facts

Sport: WrestlingHeight: 5’5″
Nationality: IndianBirthplace: Baprola, Delhi

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Real NameSushil Kumar Solanki
ProfessionIndian Wrestler
Height (approx.) 5’5” (166 cm / 1.66 m)
Weight (approx)66 kg / 145 lbs
Body MeasurementsChest- 44 inches
Waist- 33 inches
Biceps- 16 inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Date of Birth26 May 1983
Age (as of 2025)42 Years
BirthplaceBaprola, Delhi
NationalityIndian
Zodiac signGemini
HometownNajafgarh, Delhi, India
College/UniversityNoida College of Physical Education, Dadri
EducationGraduated
Controversy• According to sources, Delhi police inspectors have arrested him for the crime of murdering a 23-year old wrestler Sagar Rana. According to sources, he committed this crime with his right-hand man Ajay Kumar. The crime was committed on May 4 at midnight at the Chhatrasal Stadium.
• On May 23rd, Delhi Police chased Sushil Kumar and trapped him in Mundka. Sushil Kumar was spotted at the crime scene as reported by the victims in the murder case.
• Sushil Kumar , India’s most celebrated wrestler, set forth a confession to the Delhi Police accepting his presence at the murder site (Chhatrasal Stadium).
Marital StatusMarried
Wife/ Spouse(s)Savi Kumar
Date of Marriage (m. 2011)
ParentsFather–  Diwan Singh (Bus Driver)
Mother- Kamla Devi
ChildrenSon–2 (Twins)
SiblingsBrother- Sandeep (wrestler)
DebutWorld Cadet Games (1998)
Coach/MentorMahabali Satpal Singh
Country (sports)India
Awards2005 – Arjuna Award
2011 – Padma Shri
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
20122012 Olympic Games (London) 66 kg
20082008 Olympic Games (Beijing) 66 kg
20042004 Olympic Games (Athens) 60 kg
20192019 World Wrestling Championships (Nur-sultan) 74 kg
20112011 World Wrestling Championships (Istanbul) 66 kg
20102010 World Wrestling Championships (Moscow) 66 kg
20092009 World Wrestling Championships (Herning) 66 kg
20072007 World Wrestling Championships (Baku) 66 kg
20062006 World Wrestling Championships (Guangzhou) 66 kg
20032003 World Wrestling Championships (New York City) 60 kg
Favourite ActorAmitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan
Favourite FoodParanthas, White Makhan (butter)
Salary (approx)Sushil Kumar possesses no fixed salary. But according to the news, currently, Kumar possesses a salary of ₹20 lakh per annum via the Wrestling Federation of India.

What You Never Knew About The Sushil Kumar

  • Sushil Kumar is a well-behaved and down-to-earth personality. He loves to engage with his fans via phone calls.
  • Sushil is famous and has a huge fan following.
  • Sushil Kumar decided to make his career as a famous wrestler at an earlier age.
  • Among all, he designates to run, practice ropes, sit-up, and wrestler training.
  • Sushil Kumar inaugurated his career as training in wrestling at the Chhatrasal Stadium’s akhada when he was 14 years old.
  • Sushil further participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2010 World Wrestling Championships, Moscow, 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi, 2012 London Olympics, 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, 2018 Commonwealth Games, and Gold Coast, Australia.
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