Vijay Malik is an Indian kabaddi player. In 2023, he was acquired by UP Yoddhas, a team in the Pro Kabaddi League for Rs 85 lakh, and he became one of the highest-paid all-rounder players. He plays as a left-raider in the all-rounder category.
Wiki/Biography
Vijay Malik was born on Saturday, 3 May 1997 (age 26 years; as of 2023) in Village Mahra, Sonipat, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He studied at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
He belongs to a Jaat family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Jadbir Singh, is a farmer.
Wife
He is unmarried.
Career
National
While he was studying in college, he started participating in various kabaddi championships. He has played in various kabaddi matches from teams of Chandigarh Kabaddi Association, Alipur Kabaddi Association, and ITB Police, Delhi. He then played matches in New Young Player (NYP), a kabaddi tournament from which he got selected for the Pro Kabaddi League. In 2021, he won the All India Kabaddi Tournament.
Pro Kabaddi League
In 2017, Patna Pirates, a team in the Pro Kabaddi League acquired him for a basic amount.
In 2018, he was retained by Patna Pirates.
From 2019 to 2022, he played for Dabang Delhi K.C., and in 2021, his team won the tournament.
In 2023, he was acquired for Rs 85 lakh by UP Yoddhas for season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Favourites
Facts/Trivia
- He is trained under a few kabaddi coaches including Krishan Kumar Hooda and Sushil Kumar.
- He is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
- In his leisure time, he loves to do horse riding.
- He follows a regular workout regimen to maintain his fitness.
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