He represented India in the men's freestyle 120 kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but lost to Steve Mocco of United States in qualifications.

He also won Indian style wrestling event, Hind Kesari.

Rajiv won Silver Medal in Men's freestyle 125 kg wrestling event in 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

He learnt Kushti in Guru Hanuman Akhara by Coach Shri Mahasingh Rao.

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