Khatri made his international debut in the 2006 Asian Cadets Championship, where he won a silver medal. At the age of 18, while still being a junior wrestler, he competed in the 53rd edition of the "Senior National Wrestling Championships" in 2008. And he became the national champion after defeating Anil Mann in the final of the 96 kg freestyle event, although he could not defend his title in the next year – finishing with a bronze medal. He made his international debut at senior level in the 2009 Asian Wrestling Championships, finishing eighth.