Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Farana Village, Khurja Block, Bulandshahr District, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 27/06/2025 |
Latest News about Brijesh Solanki
27/06/2025
Brijesh Solanki, a 22-year-old state-level kabaddi player from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, died from rabies on 27 June 2025. He had contracted the virus after being bitten by a stray puppy in March 2025 and did not receive timely rabies vaccination. His death highlighted critical healthcare gaps in rural India and the importance of immediate post-exposure prophylaxis for animal bites.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Birjesh Solanki |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Rajput |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Brother - Sandeep Solanki (elder) |
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Career
| Overview | Brijesh Solanki was a state-level kabaddi player from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, who made his mark in the sport from a young age. He began training during his teenage years and participated in local tournaments, earning accolades for his skills. He won a gold medal in the February 2025 state kabaddi championship and was preparing for Pro Kabaddi League tryouts in 2026 before his untimely death. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/solanki_birjesh | |
| https://www.facebook.com/brijesh.solanki.436993 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Brijesh Solanki came from a middle-class family in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. He developed a passion for kabaddi in his childhood and began serious training during his teenage years. | |
| 3. He won numerous awards in local kabaddi tournaments before his untimely death. | |
| 4. In March 2025, after rescuing a stray puppy, Brijesh was bitten and did not seek rabies vaccination, believing the injury was minor. | |
| 5. On 26 June 2025, he experienced numbness during a practice session and was later hospitalized, where he showed signs of rabies. | |
| 6. Brijesh's family struggled to get him proper treatment, which contributed to his tragic outcome. | |
| 7. In a heartbreaking video, he was seen expressing his pain shortly before passing away. | |
| 8. His dream was to play in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). | |
| 9. Local singer Abhay Bhati paid tribute to him with a song shortly after his death. | |
| 10. In March 2025, after rescuing a stray puppy from a street drain, Brijesh was bitten and did not seek rabies vaccination, believing the injury was minor. | |
| 11. Brijesh's family struggled to get him proper treatment in government hospitals in Khurja, Aligarh, and Delhi, which contributed to his tragic outcome. | |
| 12. His death sparked public awareness around rabies prevention and healthcare gaps in rural India. |