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Dabang Delhi KC: Every legend has a beginning, be it on a cricket field, a football ground or a kabaddi mat. For Ashu Malik, that story unfolded on school grounds and local tournaments, where a young boy's unwavering spirit would gradually reshape the expectations of his family, his community, and ultimately, the world of kabaddi.

“Earlier, there were so many senior players in the village who worked in the railways, and they used to play on the ground in my private school. Watching them play, I became interested in the game,” Ashu reminisced about his early days in the ‘Rise of a Star’ video. His passion began by watching local players, observing their moves, and gradually falling in love with the sport.

The path was anything but smooth. His family initially resisted his sporting aspirations. “My family would tell me to focus on studies. They were not supportive for the first 3-4 years. I would often make my family angry by going to tournaments,” he recalled.