Jeeva Kumar Sivachandraswaran (Kabaddi) Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Biography & More

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Jeeva Kumar Sivachandraswaran is a former Indian professional kabaddi player. He has played for Dabang Delhi KC, Bengaluru Warriors, UP Yodha, and U Mumba.

Wiki/Biography

Jeeva Kumar Sivachandraswaran was born on Tuesday, 1 June 1971 (age 52 years; as of 2023) in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He started playing kabaddi during his childhood, inspired by his village seniors. He represented his school in inter-school competitions and soon after, he was selected in the state kabaddi team. He is a graduate in Physical Education from the University of Madras.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5”

Weight (approx.): 72kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

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Family

Parents & Siblings

There’s no information publicly available regarding his parents and siblings members.

Wife & Children

Jeeva Kumar is married and the father of two boys.

Jeeva Kumar with his wife and children

Jeeva Kumar with his wife and children

Jeeva Kumar with his two sons

Jeeva Kumar with his two sons

Career

Jeeva began his professional career by qualifying for the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League in 2014. In the inaugural PKL season, he was picked by U Mumba and displayed an astonishing performance, securing 16 tackle points in 9 matches. Impressed with his capabilities, U Mumba retained him for the next three PKL seasons.

Jeeva Kumar as a player of U Mumba

Jeeva Kumar as a player of U Mumba

During the second season, Jeeva Kumar scored 1 raid point and an impressive 38 tackle points in 13 matches, including a remarkable 7 Super Tackles. His outstanding defensive skills earned him the reputation of being the best defender of the season, and he played a pivotal role in leading U Mumba to victory, securing their first PKL title. In the subsequent season, Jeeva Kumar maintained his consistency and contributed with 31 tackle points in 16 matches. However, his performance dipped slightly in the fourth PKL season, where he managed to score only 26 tackle points in 14 matches. Following his release from U Mumba, Jeeva Kumar was signed by U.P Yodha for the fifth season and retained with the team until the next season. He had an exceptional season with U.P Yodha, achieving his personal best in PKL tackle points with an impressive 44 and securing 7 Super Tackles in 22 matches.

Jeeva Kumar in Pro Kabaddi League

Jeeva Kumar in Pro Kabaddi League

In the sixth season, he continued to impress with U.P Yodha, scoring 40 tackle points and executing 1 Super Tackle in 19 matches. Subsequently, in the seventh season, Jeeva Kumar joined Bengal Warriors and played a vital role in the team’s success, scoring a total of 39 points in 22 matches. His consistent performances throughout the season significantly contributed to Bengal Warriors’ triumph as they secured their first PKL title.

Awards, Honours, Achievements

  • Gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games
  • Gold medal at the 2010 South Asian Games
  • 3-time Pro Kabaddi champion (2014, 2015, and 2016)
  • 2-time Pro Kabaddi Most Valuable Defender (2014 and 2015)
  • 2-time Pro Kabaddi Best Defender (2014 and 2015)
Jeeva Kumar with a trophy and medal

Jeeva Kumar with a trophy and medal

Jeeva Kumar and his team with a trophy

Jeeva Kumar and his team with a trophy

Salary

In the following Auctions, Jeeva Kumar was sold at high figures.

  • Pro Kabaddi Season 8 – Dabang Delhi KC – 44.00 L – SOLD
  • Pro Kabaddi Season 7 – Bengal Warriors – 31.00 L – SOLD
  • Pro Kabaddi Season 6 – UP Yoddha – 45.00 L – SOLD
  • Pro Kabaddi Season 5 – UP Yoddha – 52.00 L – SOLD
  • Pro Kabaddi Season 4 – U Mumba – 40.00 L – SOLD

Total Amount: Rs. 2 Cr 12 L

Favourites

Cricket Team: Chennai Super King

Sport: Golf, Cricket

Hobby: Cooking, Exercise

Facts/Trivia

  • Jeeva Kumar retired from kabaddi in 2020.
  • He is known for his powerful dashes and as a Super Tackle specialist.

    Jeeva Kumar excellently playing as defender in PKL

    Jeeva Kumar excellently playing as a defender in PKL

  • He is currently the assistant coach of the UP Yoddha team in the Pro Kabaddi League.
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