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Rajgir to host second Women's Kabaddi World Cup in June
New Delhi, April 15: The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will be held from June 1 to 10 in Rajgir, Bihar, confirmed the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League invites Haryana CM Nayab Saini for opening ceremony
Gurugram, April 14: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) has invited the Honourable Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Saini, to declare the upcoming League open, which gets underway in Gurugram on Friday.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League to run campaign at Times Square New York
Gurugram, April 8: As the Global Indian-Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) inches closer to its grand kick-off on April 18 in Gurugram, the League will run a one-day digital campaign at the iconic Times Square in New York on the opening day.
From being snubbed by state team to playing in PKL - Ravi Bhati's story of Josh, Jazba, Junoon
Haridwar, April 6: Ravi Bhati, hailing from a village in Greater Noida, was the first player from the town to play Kabaddi. He began his kabaddi journey in 2019 at JD Academy under the guidance of Coach Jitendra Nagar. Initially, Ravi did not have his family's approval to pursue a career in Kabaddi, but his grit and determination to succeed in the sport ultimately helped him convince his parents.
Jaipur Pink Cubs win inaugural edition of Yuva All Stars Championship
Haridwar, April 4: Jaipur Pink Cubs defeated Yuva Yoddhas 35-29 in the final to lift the title in the inaugural edition of the Yuva All Stars Championship at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar on Friday.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces AC upgrade for Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium at Yuva All Stars Kabaddi Championship closing ceremony
Haridwar, April 4: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the closing ceremony of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 organized at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium Roshanabad under the aegis of the Uttarakhand Kabaddi Association in Haridwar on Friday, according to a press release from Uttarakhand CMO.
Lokesh Ghosliya credits Yuva Kabaddi Series format for his Pro Kabaddi success
Haridwar, April 4: Lokesh Ghosliya, from Jaipur, began playing kabaddi in 2016 after watching his elder brother participate in local tournaments. He played the sport for a few months, but his family did not support him and opposed his involvement in it.
Get to play multiple matches in Yuva Kabaddi Series: Lokesh Ghosliya credits YKS format for his Pro Kabaddi success
Haridwar, April 4: Lokesh Ghosliya, from Jaipur, began playing kabaddi in 2016 after watching his elder brother participate in local tournaments. He played the sport for a few months, but his family did not support him and opposed his involvement in it. They prevented him from playing for about 6-7 months. During this time, he focused entirely on his studies. However, he resumed playing kabaddi during summer vacations.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Yuva Yoddhas beat Warriorz KC by 15 points in semis; to meet Jaipur Pink Cubs in ultimate showdown
Haridwar, April 4: Yuva Yoddhas registered a comfortable 15-point victory against Warriorz KC in the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 semifinal to set up a final clash against Jaipur Pink Cubs.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) announces full schedule, final on April 30
Gurugram, April 4: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) has announced the full schedule of the upcoming League which gets underway from April 18 in Gurugram. The tournament will commence with men's matches on the opening day, setting the stage for an action-packed competition, according to a release from GI-PKL.
GI-PKL: Tamil Lions to take on Punjabi Tigers in opening game on April 18
Gurugram, April 4: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) has announced the full schedule of the upcoming event which gets underway from April 18 in Gurugram.
Yuva All-Stars kabaddi: Yoddhas to meet Pink Cubs in ultimate showdown
Haridwar, April 3: Yuva Yoddhas registered a comfortable 15-point victory against Warriorz K.C. in the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 semifinal on Thursday to set up a summit clash against Jaipur Pink Cubs.
Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh leads player development workshop for Pro Kabaddi stars
New Delhi, April 3: The Pro Kabaddi League successfully conducted the 'PKL Level Up' player development workshop designed to elevate kabaddi players beyond their performances on the mat.
PKL level up: Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh leads Player Development Workshop for Pro Kabaddi Stars
New Delhi, April 3: Mashal Sports, the organisation behind the Pro Kabaddi League, successfully conducted the 'PKL Level Up' Player Development Workshop designed to elevate kabaddi players beyond their performances on the mat.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Warriorz KC brush past Sonipat Spartans in extra time; to face Yuva Yoddhas in semi-final
Haridwar, April 3: Yuva Yoddhas will face Warriorz K.C. in the semi-final clash of the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 on Thursday. The Yoddhas registered a comfortable victory against Yuva Mumba in Eliminator 1, Meanwhile, in Eliminator 2, Warriorz KC bagged a hard-fought victory against Sonipat Spartans in extra time.
Yuva Kabaddi Series helped me get PKL contract: Former U Mumba defender Mukilan Shanmugam
Haridwar, April 3: Mukilan Shanmugam, who hails from Karur, began playing kabaddi at the age of 14. He played kabaddi in school and often participated in matches in his village. Initially, his family didn't support him, but they didn't stop him from playing the sport. However, once he started competing in tournaments regularly and showcasing his skills on larger platforms, his family began to support him.
Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Warriorz K.C. brush past Sonipat Spartans in extra time; reach semis
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), April 2: Yuva Yoddhas will face Warriorz K.C. in the semifinal clash of the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 on Thursday.
Yuva Kabaddi Series helped me land a PKL contract, says former U Mumba defender Shanmugam
Haridwar, April 2: Mukilan Shanmugam, who hails from Karur, began playing kabaddi at the age of 14. He played kabaddi in school and often participated in matches in his village. Initially, his family didn’t support him, but they didn't stop him either. However, once he started competing in tournaments regularly and showcasing his skills on larger platforms, his family began to support him.
YASC: Yuva Mumba set up eliminator clash against Yuva Yoddhas; Sonipat to face Warriorz KC in another knock-out match
Haridwar, April 1: The Super 6 and head-to-head round of the Yuva All-Stars Championship concluded on Tuesday with the top three teams from the Super 6 round and the loser of the head-to-head round qualifying for the playoffs.
Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Yuva Mumba set up Eliminator clash with Yuva Yoddhas; Sonipat to face Warriorz K.C
Haridwar, April 1: The Super 6 and head-to-head round of the Yuva All-Stars Championship kabaddi competition concluded on Tuesday, with the top three teams from the Super 6 round and the loser of the head-to-head round qualifying for the playoffs. Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans, and Warriorz K.C.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Sonipat Spartans, Warriorz K.C. qualify for playoffs; Jaipur Pink Cubs reach final
Haridwar, March 31: The Super 6 round of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 continued with some thrilling encounters on Monday. Palani Tuskers edged past the Chandigarh Chargers, while Sonipat Spartans defeated Junior Steelers to qualify for the playoffs.
International kabaddi stars express excitement ahead of GI-PKL kick off on April 18
Gurugram, March 31: International Kabaddi stars are excited to feature in the Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) which begins from April 18 in Gurugram. Players from Hungary, Poland, England and Hong Kong are eager to be a part of the league in India.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Jaipur Pink Cubs win first match in head-to-head round, Super 6 begins with close encounters
Haridwar, March 30: The Super 6 round of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 commenced on Sunday with Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans, and Chandigarh Chargers winning their respective matches. Meanwhile, Jaipur Pink Cubs defeated Yuva Yoddhas in the first match of the head-to-head round.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Jaipur Pink Cubs to face Yuva Yoddhas in head to head; Super 6 round begins today
Haridwar, March 30: The league stage of the Yuva Kabaddi All Stars Championship 2025 came to an end on Saturday. The head-to-head and Super 6 rounds will commence on Sunday with the top four teams going to the next round, as per the Yuva All Stars Championship press release.
Jaipur Pink Cubs' Deepanshu Khatri reveals contemplating leaving kabaddi after Khelo India Games exclusion
Haridwar, March 29: Jaipur Pink Cubs all-rounder Deepanshu Khatri made his YKS debut in the Division Rounds with Kurukshetra Warriors and earned 17 tackle points from seven matches. He then joined Jaipur Pink Cubs for the Yuva All Stars Championship and has bagged 46 points from 14 games thus far.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Palani Tuskers, Junior Steelers qualify for Super 6
Haridwar, March 28: Sonipat Spartans, Chandigarh Chargers, Junior Steelers and Jaipur Pink Cubs bagged victories on Day 23 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Sonipat edge past Jaipur, Yuva Mumba split points with Yuva Paltan
Haridwar, March 28: Chandigarh Chargers defeated Yuva Yoddhas to qualify for the next round. The Sonipat Spartans and Warriorz K.C. won their respective matches, while the exciting contest between Yuva Paltan and Yuva Mumba ended in a thrilling tie on Day 22, as per the Yuva All Stars Championship press release.
Yuva All-Stars kabaddi: Sonipat edge past Jaipur Pink Cubs, Warriorz K.C. stun Palani Tuskers
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 27: Chandigarh Chargers defeated Yuva Yoddhas to qualify for the next round. Sonipat Spartans and Warriorz K.C.
Yuva All-Stars kabaddi: Jaipur Pink Cubs thrash Vasco Vipers; Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans advance
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 25: Yuva Mumba, Warriorz K.C., Jaipur Pink Cubs, and Sonipat Spartans registered victories against their respective opponents in the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 kabaddi tournament here on Tuesday.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Yuva Yoddhas, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Junior Steelers bag victories on day 19
Haridwar, March 24: Yuva Yoddhas, Sonipat Spartans, Junior Steelers, and the Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories against their respective opponents on day 19 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar on Monday.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Yuva Yoddhas, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Junior Steelers bag victories on Day 19
Haridwar, March 24: Yuva Yoddhas, Sonipat Spartans, Junior Steelers, and the Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories against their respective opponents on Day 19 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar on Monday.
Yuva All-Stars Championship Trophy unveiled in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 23: The trophy to be given to the overall champion of the Yuva All-Stars Championship was unveiled in a grand ceremony held over the weekend here, marking an important moment in this ongoing national tournament. The event took place inside the championship arena and was attended by key figures from the sports community.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League unveils Championship Trophy ahead of April 18 kickoff
New Delhi, March 23: The highly anticipated Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) took a grand step forward with the unveiling of its Championship Trophy in a special ceremony held in Delhi on Sunday. The GI-PKL is scheduled to begin on April 18 in Gurugram.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League unveils Championship Trophy
New Delhi, March 23: The highly-anticipated Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) unveiled its Championship Trophy in a ceremony held here on Sunday, with the GI-PKL scheduled to begin on April 18 in Gurugram. The league has already garnered global attention with participation from teams representing countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Germany, England, Norway, and Poland.
Real Kabaddi League announces Season 4 trials across ten states with player development focus
New Delhi, March 22: The Real Kabaddi League (RKL) announced its Season 4 Selection Trials, set to commence in April 2025 across more than ten states in India. The league continues its mission of identifying and nurturing grassroots talent, offering aspiring kabaddi players a platform to showcase their skills and potentially secure professional contracts for the Dubai International edition, according to a release from RKL.
Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Warriorz K.C., Jaipur Pink Cubs seal spots in next round
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 22: Warriorz K.C. and Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories against their respective opponents on Day 17 to qualify for the next round in the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 kabaddi here on Saturday.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Vasco Vipers, Sonipat Spartans, Warriorz K.C., Yuva Yoddhas win on Day 16
Haridwar, March 22: Warriorz K.C. and Vasco Vipers registered 10-point margin victories on Day 16 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 on Friday. Meanwhile, Yuva Yoddhas thrashed the Junior Steelers and the Sonipat Spartans came from behind to beat Yuva Paltan at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar, according to a release from Yuva All Stars Championship .
Yuva All Stars Championship: Vasco Vipers, Sonipat Spartans, Warriorz KC, Yuva Yoddhas win on Day 16
Haridwar, March 21: Warriorz KC and Vasco Vipers registered 10-point margin victories on Day 16 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 on Friday. Meanwhile, Yuva Yoddhas thrashed the Junior Steelers and the Sonipat Spartans came from behind to beat Yuva Paltan at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Yuva Paltan, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Kurukshetra Warriors, and Sonipat Spartans register wins on Day 14
Haridwar, March 21: Yuva Paltan, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Kurukshetra Warriors, and Sonipat Spartans won their respective matches on Day 14 of the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar on Thursday, as per the Yuva All-Stars Championship press release.
Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Jaipur, Warriorz, Yoddhas bag victories on Day 15
Haridwar, March 20: Yuva Yoddhas, Warriorz K.C. and Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories on Day 15 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025.