| 1. Sunil Kumar Malik is an accomplished professional kabaddi player from India, known for his role as a right defender on the Indian National team. |
| 2. He has played for various kabaddi teams such as Gujarat Giants, North Eastern Railway, and Patna Pirates throughout his career. |
| 3. Sunil developed a passion for kabaddi at a young age, starting to play the sport at 11 years old. |
| 4. Impressing Jaivir Sharma at the University Nationals, he was trained at the Sports Authority of India to compete at higher levels. |
| 5. 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. |
| 6. Sunil debuted in the Pro Kabaddi League in Season 4 with the Patna Pirates, featuring in one match. |
| 7. He was acquired by Gujarat Fortunegiants for Season 5 and had a notable performance with 39 tackle points and -1 raid point. |
| 8. Sunil was retained by Gujarat Fortunegiants for Seasons 6 and 7, captaining the team in both seasons. |
| 9. Representing India, he won a gold medal at the South Asia Games in 2019. |
| 10. In the 68th Senior National Kabaddi Championship, he accumulated 253 tackle points and 3 raid points. |
| 11. For Pro Kabaddi League Season 8, he joined Gujarat Giants and contributed 38 tackle points and 1 raid point in 23 matches. |
| 12. 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. |
| 13. During Season 10, he continued as the captain of the Pink Panthers. |
| 14. Sunil also participated in the 69th Senior National Kabaddi Championship in 2023, earning 14 tackle points and 4 raid points. |
| 15. 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. |
| 16. Sunil looks up to Anup Kumar as his role model and maintains his fitness through a strict workout routine. |
| 17. He comes from a farmer's family in Bhainswal Kalan, Sonipat District, Haryana. |
| 18. He won Junior Nationals in 2015 and 2016. |
| 19. He formed an iconic defensive duo with his cousin Parvesh Bhainswal at Gujarat Giants and later at U Mumba. |
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