Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Farana Village, Khurja Block, Bulandshahr District, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 28/06/2025 |
Latest News about Brijesh Solanki
27/06/2025
Brijesh Solanki, a state-level kabaddi player from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, died of suspected rabies in late June 2025 after a puppy bite that he did not treat with post-exposure vaccination. Reports say his condition worsened after symptoms appeared during practice, and he was later moved between hospitals before his death. The case drew attention to the importance of immediate rabies treatment and gaps in access to care.
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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. |