Vijay Malik is an Indian Kabaddi player. In 2023, he was bought by UP Yoddhas, a Pro Kabaddi League team, for Rs 85 lakh and became one of the highest paid all-rounder players. He plays as a left-raider in the all-rounder category.
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Wiki/Biography
Vijay Malik was born on Saturday, 3 May 1997 (age 26 years; as in 2023) in Village Mahra, Sonipat, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He studied from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
He belongs to a Jat family.
parents and siblings
His father Jadbir Singh is a farmer.
Vijay Malik’s parents
Wife
He is unmarried.
livelihood
National
While he was studying in college, he started participating in various Kabaddi competitions. He has played in various Kabaddi matches for the teams of Chandigarh Kabaddi Association, Alipore Kabaddi Association and ITB Police, Delhi. He then played matches in a Kabaddi tournament called New Young Player (NYP) from where he was selected for the Pro Kabaddi League. In 2021 he won the All India Kabaddi Tournament.
Vijay Malik on winning All India Kabaddi Tournament 2021
Pro Kabbadi League
In 2017, Patna Pirates, a Pro Kabaddi League team, acquired him for the original amount.
Vijay Malik wearing Patna Pirates jersey
In 2018, he was retained by Patna Pirates. From 2019 to 2022, he played for Dabang Delhi KC and in 2021, his team won the tournament.
Vijay Malik in Dabang Delhi KC match
Vijay Malik with the Pro Kabaddi League trophy
In 2023, he was bought by UP Warriors for Rs 85 lakh for season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Vijay Malik in UP Yoddha team
Favorite
Facts/General Knowledge
- He has been trained under some Kabaddi coaches including Krishna Kumar Hooda and Sushil Kumar.
Vijay Malik with his coach Sushil
- He is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
Vijay Malik in a temple
- In his spare time he likes horse riding.
Vijay Malik riding on horse
- He follows regular workouts to maintain his fitness.
Vijay Malik working out
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