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Hometown: Una, Himachal Pradesh Age: 26 Years Marital Status: Unmarried
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Vishal Bhardwaj Dehlan [1]Instagram – Vishal Bhardwaj Dehlan |
| Nickname(s) | • Kaif [2]Facebook – Vishal Bhardwaj • Ankle-Assassin |
| Profession(s) | Kabaddi Player |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| [3]YouTube – Divya Himachal TV Height | in centimeters– 180 cm in meters– 1.80 m in feet & inches– 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 70 kg in pounds– 154 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Kabaddi | |
| Category | Defender |
| Position | Left Corner |
| Coach(es) | Anuj Kumar, Srinivas Reddy, Sushil Kumar |
| Medal(s) | Gold • 2023: Asian Kabaddi Championship in Busan, South Korea • 2023: Asian Games Hangzhou, China |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 January 1997 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Dehlan, Una, Himachal Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Una, Himachal Pradesh |
| School | Government Senior Secondary School Dehlan, Una |
| College/University | Govt. Post Graduate College, Una |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation [4]YouTube – Divya Himachal TV |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Vidya Sagar (milk seller)
Mother– Anju Bhardwaj (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Kanika Bhardwaj |
| Favourites | |
| Kabaddi Player | Ajay Thakur |
| Sportsperson | Rohit Sharma |
| Quote | I believe in hard work |
| Web Series | Money Heist (2017) |
| Subject | Drawing |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mahindra Scorpio N SUV |
| Bike Collection | Royal Enfield Bullet 350 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Vishal Bhardwaj
- Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian kabaddi player. In 2023, he was one of the players of Indian Men’s Kabaddi team to win gold at the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.
- He grew up in Himachal Pradesh.
Vishal Bhardwaj’s childhood picture
- Vishal Bhardwaj also spelt as Vishal Bharadwaj has played basketball in the under-14 team from Himachal Pradesh.
Vishal Bhardwaj while playing basketball
- In class 8, he started his training in kabaddi under his sports teacher. He performed well in various kabaddi competitions and was selected at SAI Training Centre, Bilaspur. Initially, he started as a raider in kabaddi, and later, he became a defender in the left corner.
- As a captain, he has represented Himachal Pradesh in various kabaddi championships like Junior Nationals. His performance was appreciated in the matches and was selected for the India camp.
- He has played various international kabaddi matches like the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championship (2020), the Asian Kabaddi Championship (2022), and the Asian Games (2023).
Vishal Bhardwaj in the Asian Games
- Vishal has played kabaddi matches for teams of Himachal Pradesh, NWA (Narwal Academy), and AI (Air India). He has played around 99 matches as of 2023.
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- In 2016, the pro kabaddi league’s team Telugu Titans acquired him for Rs 6.60 lakh. From season 4 to season 7, he was retained by Telugu Titans. He was also the captain of Telugu Titans for three seasons.
Vishal Bhardwaj while playing for the Telugu Titans team
- In 2021 pro kabaddi league auction, he was acquired for Rs 60 lakh by Puneri Paltan.
Vishal Bhardwaj in Puneri Paltan’s match
- Telugu Titans reacquired him in 2022 for Rs 30 lakh.
- In 2023, he was selected as the vice-captain for Dabang Delhi K.C.
Vishal Bhardwaj in Dabang Delhi K.C.
- He once shared that earlier he used to watch the game of the Indian kabaddi player Ajay Thakur, and Ajay became an inspiration for him.
- In an interview, he shared that he wanted to serve in the Indian Army or Indian Police.
- Whenever he gets time from his busy schedule, he enjoys travelling to various places.
Vishal Bhardwaj during his vacation
- He follows a regular workout regimen to maintain his fitness.
Vishal Bhardwaj working out at a gym
- He has a deep faith in god and often visits various religious places.
Vishal Bhardwaj at a temple
- Vishal has been featured in print advertisements for various brands such as Asitis Nutrition and Spark Sports.
Vishal Bhardwaj in a print ad of Asitis Nutrition
- He is a dog lover and has shared a few pictures with dogs on his Instagram account.
Vishal Bhardwaj and a dog
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| ↑1 | Instagram – Vishal Bhardwaj Dehlan |
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| ↑2 | Facebook – Vishal Bhardwaj |
| ↑3, ↑4 | YouTube – Divya Himachal TV |