| Sunil Kumar Malik is an accomplished professional kabaddi player from India, known for his role as a right defender on the Indian National team. |
| He has played for various kabaddi teams such as Gujarat Giants, North Eastern Railway, and Patna Pirates throughout his career. |
| Sunil developed a passion for kabaddi at a young age, starting to play the sport at 11 years old. |
| Impressing Jaivir Sharma at the University Nationals, he was trained at the Sports Authority of India to compete at higher levels. |
| In 2015, he joined the Sports Authority of India team and excelled in junior tournaments, leading to his selection by the Patna Pirates for Pro Kabaddi League Season 4. |
| Sunil debuted in the Pro Kabaddi League in Season 4 with the Patna Pirates, featuring in one match. |
| He was acquired by Gujarat Fortunegiants for Season 5 and had a notable performance with 39 tackle points and -1 raid point. |
| Sunil was retained by Gujarat Fortunegiants for Seasons 6 and 7, captaining the team in both seasons. |
| Representing India, he won a gold medal at the South Asia Games in 2019. |
| In the 68th Senior National Kabaddi Championship, he accumulated 253 tackle points and 3 raid points. |
| For Pro Kabaddi League Season 8, he joined Gujarat Giants and contributed 38 tackle points and 1 raid point in 23 matches. |
| In Season 9, he became the most expensive defender at the PKL auction, playing for the Pink Panthers and leading the team to victory with 64 tackle points and 1 raid point. |
| During Season 10, he continued as the captain of the Pink Panthers. |
| Sunil also participated in the 69th Senior National Kabaddi Championship in 2023, earning 14 tackle points and 4 raid points. |
| He was the vice-captain of the Indian team at the 2022 Asian Games, playing a pivotal role in securing the gold medal by defeating Iran. |
| Sunil looks up to Anup Kumar as his role model and maintains his fitness through a strict workout routine. |
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