Pinki Jaivir

Pinki, born on October 7, 2003, in Khatkar, Jind, Haryana, is a talented kabaddi player representing "Panchala Pride" in the JSG Women's Yuva Kabaddi Series 2024. She currently resides in Chawla, Delhi NCR (UT). Pinki's father, Shri Jaivir Singh, is a farmer, and her mother, Amarpati, is a housewife. She has three younger sisters named Sheetal, Anjali, Kiran, and one younger brother named Vardan. Pinki started playing kabaddi in 2017, inspired by the local circle kabaddi games in her area. Her interest in national-level kabaddi grew when she learned that her school's Physical Education lecturer, who was an NIS Kabaddi coach, supported her passion. She initiated the formation of a kabaddi team in her school. Her original playing position is Left Corner Defender, and her best skill is the ankle hold. Pinki has been coached by Dharamraj Kandol (PT lecturer), Sudhir Khatkar, and her current coach, Sangeeta, at SS Academy, Chawla, Delhi. As for her favorite player, Pinki admires Aslam Inamdar for his new skills and unique playing style. Pinki has represented her school, college, district, state, participated in national-level competitions, and even played at the university level. One of her career highlights is from a local tournament in 2023, where she played against Himachal in Himachal for Chandigarh, scoring a total of 10 points, resulting in a tied match. Looking ahead, Pinki aspires to play for the Indian national kabaddi team, showcasing her determination and commitment to the sport.