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Ankit Malik (Kabaddi Player) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth28 August

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceSonipat, Haryana

ProfessionKabaddi Player

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

Ankit Malik (Kabaddi Player) Biography

Ankit Malik is an Indian professional kabaddi player from Sonipat, Haryana. A left-cover defender who debuted in the Pro Kabaddi League in Season 6, he has

Early life and background

Ankit Malik hails from Sonipat in Haryana. Born on 28 August, he attended Bhagat Phool Singh Senior Secondary School in Sonipat before moving on to Panjab University in Chandigarh. He is listed as unmarried and his nationality is Indian.

Physical profile

Malik stands around 5 feet 9 inches tall (approximately 175 cm) and weighs close to 65 kilograms (about 143 lbs). His reported body measurements include a 40-inch chest, a 32-inch waist and 14-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes. A small tattoo of the symbol Om is inked on the back of his left hand.

Career

Ankit Malik began playing kabaddi in 2014 and developed into a defender specializing in the left-cover role. He made his Pro Kabaddi League debut in Season 6 after being noticed by Bengaluru Bulls coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat, who selected him on the basis of performances in national championships.

In Season 6 Malik represented Bengaluru Bulls and featured in six matches, registering three tackle points. Bengaluru Bulls retained him for Season 7, when he was bought for Rs 7.26 lakh. That season he played 12 matches and collected 11 tackle points along with 6 raid points. Ahead of Season 8 he was again retained by Bengaluru Bulls for Rs 10 lakh and took part in six matches, earning seven tackle points.

For Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Malik was acquired by Tamil Thalaivas for Rs 10 lakh.

Beyond the league, Malik has represented Air India in multiple Inter Services Kabaddi Championships, appearing for the team in the 46th, 47th and 50th editions. He also competed for Air India in the Army Trophy 2K19. At the 36th National Games in 2022 he was part of a team that won a bronze medal.

Playing style and training

Primarily deployed as a left-cover defender, Malik combines tackling work with occasional raids, as reflected in his Season 7 statistics. He follows a disciplined workout regimen to maintain match fitness and enjoys other sports such as cricket and volleyball in his spare time.

Public profile

Malik keeps a presence on social media; a Facebook profile is listed under his name. He is identified publicly by his Sonipat roots, his Pro Kabaddi League appearances and his association with teams such as Bengaluru Bulls and Tamil Thalaivas.

Latest updates

Recent seasons have seen Malik move between franchises in the Pro Kabaddi League while continuing to represent institutional teams like Air India at inter-services events. As of Season 9, he was on the roster of Tamil Thalaivas.
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Recent Work

Pro Kabaddi League Season 9

Signed by Tamil Thalaivas; previously played for Bengaluru Bulls across Seasons 6–8 with contributions in tackle and raid points.

Season 9
36th National Games

Part of the team that won the bronze medal in 2022.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Pro Kabaddi League debut in Season 6 with Bengaluru Bulls
  2. Retained and contracted by Bengaluru Bulls for Seasons 7 and 8
  3. Bought by Tamil Thalaivas for Season 9
  4. Represented Air India in multiple Inter Services Kabaddi Championships
  5. Bronze medalist at the 36th National Games (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ankit Malik (Kabaddi Player) born?

28 August

What is Ankit Malik (Kabaddi Player) known for?

Kabaddi Player

What is Ankit Malik (Kabaddi Player)’s marital status?

Unmarried