Kartik Yadav
Kartik Yadav is an Indian sports administrator and fitness professional associated with the development and organisation of strongman sport and multi-sport fitness initiatives in India and Asia. He is involved in sports governance, event organisation, and fitness-related social activities.
Professional Roles
Kartik Yadav serves as President of the Asia Strongman Federation and the India Strongman Federation. The Asia Strongman Federation operates from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, while the India Strongman Federation is based in Delhi, India.
He is also the Founder of the Indian Sports and Fitness Society, an organisation involved in promoting sports participation and fitness awareness through structured events.
Strongman Sport
Strongman is a traditional strength-based sport with historical roots across multiple cultures. Through the India Strongman Federation, Kartik Yadav is associated with providing a formal platform for strongman competitions in India, with the objective of supporting the revival and structured growth of the sport at the national level.
Sports and Fitness Initiatives
The Indian Sports and Fitness Society organises sports and fitness events across disciplines such as cricket, football, marathon running, and basketball. These events are conducted with a focus on fitness promotion and social engagement and have included initiatives aimed at raising funds for charitable and social causes.
Major Events and Championships
Kartik Yadav has been associated with the organisation and administration of multiple sports and fitness events at national and international levels, including:
- Hunt for the Fittest – 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
- India’s Strongman Cup – 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025
- Run for the Pride – 2019, 2022, 2023
- India’s Strongman Championship – January 2019
- Hunt for the Fittest – August 2019
- Run for the Pride – December 2019
- Basketball Champions Cup – 2019, 2022, 2023
- Delhi Kayaking and Canoeing Championship – 2019, 2023, 2024
- India vs Sri Lanka bilateral Strongman Series – 2024
- World’s first Strongman League in India – 2025
- National Youth Games Strongman Cup – 2024, 2025
- Spac Fitness Festival – 2024 (Strongman, Strongfit, Powerlifting, Marathon)
Organisational Presence
The Asia Strongman Federation operates as a continental body with an abstract and neutral visual identity intended to represent strength without association to a specific nation or culture. The design concept reflects inclusivity across Asian regions.
Personal Life
Kartik Yadav is professionally active in the sports, health, and fitness sector and remains engaged in administrative and organisational responsibilities related to sports development.