From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Day 15 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, the Bengal Warriorz faced yet another tough outing as they slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of a rejuvenated Tamil Thalaivas side. The Warriorz now find themselves struggling with both form and cohesion. Analysing the game on KBD Live, JioStar expert Rishank Devadiga pointed out the core issues haunting the Bengal outfit - poor coordination between their defense and raiding departments. "We rarely get to see defensive performances like this, but the way the Tamil Thalaivas defenders played against the Bengal Warriorz was class. Their main issue earlier was poor defense and the raiding department wasn't doing well in combinations, but this game was different, the defense clicked together. Every defender did his job, and the stats showed a 100% strike-rate. Ronak led the charge with four tackle points, Aashish added three, while Suresh Jadhav and Nitesh Kumar chipped in with two each. When the defense performs like this, the raiders automatically find their rhythm too. Against Devank Dalal's Bengal Warriorz, the defense was rock solid, and Ronak stood out. He had a clear plan to stop Devank, executed chain tackles repeatedly, and completely broke Devank's confidence." While Devadiga was praising Tamil Thalaivas for getting their act together, his comments highlighted the contrast with Bengal Warriorz, whose defenders failed to support their star raider Devank Dalal, leading to repeated collapses on the mat. "I saw a very confused Devank on the mat. His start wasn't good as he was tackled multiple times, but once he got momentum, he began scoring raid points and even tried contributing in defense, though he lost points there as well. His frustration was visible, the team wasn't supporting him, especially the defense. He would get out and only return after an all-out, which needs to be reduced. Bengal Warriorz still have a chance to make the playoffs with eight teams qualifying and a lot of matches are still left to be played, but if they continue playing this poorly, it will be very difficult for the season seven champions to progress," Devadiga said. The lack of coordination and understanding between the raiders and defenders has exposed the Warriorz in crucial moments, making it difficult for them to mount comebacks after all-outs or capitalise on opportunities. Devadiga believes that unless Bengal Warriorz fix this disconnect between departments, their playoff hopes could slip further away. "It is very difficult for a team to succeed if they are completely reliant on a single player, and Bengal Warriorz are a clear example with their dependence on Devank Dalal. A similar situation is seen in Jaipur Pink Panthers, where Nitin Dhankhar is playing the role of a lone warrior with little support. If Nitin gets out, he only returns after the team suffers an all-out. Jaipur must work on their defense and get support from other raiders. Nitin will always bring you points, but in kabaddi, the support raiders are equally important. Teams whose main raiders get that backing from their teammates are the ones doing well."
Jaipur, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways with a commanding 46-36 victory against the Bengal Warriorz at the SMS Indoor Stadium on the opening day of the Jaipur leg on Friday. Led by Arjun Deshwal's 17 points on the night, it was a team effort from Tamil Thalaivas as Narender Kandola, Ronak, Aashish Umed and Himanshu also made notable contributions. Meanwhile, a Super 10 from Devank Dalal went down in vain for Bengal Warriorz. It was a rapid start to this game with Arjun and Devank wasting no time to open the scoring for their respective sides. The former helpe ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 13 (ANI): Bengaluru Bulls got the better of Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg, completing a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, as per a release by Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Deepak Sankar registered another High Five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points on the night for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight points, but lacked enough support from his teammates. The Bulls embodied the aggressive attitude of Season 12 right from the start, with Alire ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Patna Pirates beat Bengal Warriorz 51-49 in a high-scoring Pro Kabaddi League match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium here on Friday. The match saw a total of 100 points scored, the most this season. Moreover, Ayan and Devank scored 20 plus points each, the third time in PKL history when two raiders amassed more than 20 points in the same match. Ayan Lohchab scored 27 points, the most points scored by a player this season, outshining Devank Dalal, who scored 25 and also amassed 250 raid points this season. This was also the fourth time the Bengal Warriorz captain score ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya played an excellent knock of 69 runs in 30 balls to lead Baroda to a three-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in a high-scoring Group B match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Hardik's innings included four 4s and seven 6s. Out of those seven sixes, four came in the 17th over bowled by left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh. Chasing a stiff total of 222, Baroda was at 121 for 4 when Hardik came out to bat after the dismissal of his elder brother Krunal. The equation came down to 66 needed off 24 balls when Gurjapneet, a 6'3" seamer bought for Rs 2.2 crore by five-time Indian Prem ...Read More >
Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league's history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ₹2.26 crores in Season 9. Representing the Reserve Bank of India, Pawan has also brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship. Joining him in leadership is Arjun Deshwal, the Raid Machine of PKL, who takes on the role of Vi ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 13 (ANI): Bengaluru Bulls got the better of Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg, completing a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, as per a release by Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Deepak Sankar registered another High Five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points on the night for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight points, but lacked enough support from his teammates. Also Read | England Become First Team to Score 300 Runs Against a Full-Member Nation in ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Puneri Paltan completed the double over the Bengal Warriorz, registering a 49-44 win in a high-scoring encounter at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Aditya Shinde (18 points) and Pankaj Mohite (10 points) registered Super 10s to lead their side to victory, while Devank Dalal amassed 25 points on the night, also becoming the first to cross 150 raid points in PKL 12. It was a quick start to the game as Aslam Inamdar didn't waste any time getting the first points on the board for Puneri Paltan with his first raid. Vis ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The television screen flickered with anticipation as three Pro Kabaddi League franchises locked horns in an intense bidding war. Sitting in his modest home, Yogesh Dahiya watched his fate unfold in real-time, his heart racing with each escalating bid. "I was watching the player auction live on TV. I could see Bengaluru Bulls bidding, then Patna Pirates, then Bengal Warriorz. I was watching all this unfold," recalls the 23-year-old defender. He emerged as the most expensive Indian defender bought during a PKL Player Auction, after he was signed by Bengaluru Bulls for a staggering IN ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 8 (ANI): The moment Uday Parte name echoed through the Pro Kabaddi Season 12 League Player Auction hall on June 1 as the second most expensive player from Category D, the 23-year-old from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, felt a surge of emotions he could barely contain. Nothing was going on in my mind at that time, I was just thinking, taking it all in, that it, he recalled with humility about the life-changing moment that would see him don the Jaipur Pink Panthers jersey for the upcoming campaign, as quoted from a press release by PKL. For Uday, the journey to profess ...Read More >
The World's Most Expensive Milk PRICE Rs...;Isn't From A Cow, Sheep Or Goat Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways with a commanding 46-36 victory against the Bengal Warriorz in a Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 match at the SMS Indoor Stadium on the opening day of the Jaipur leg on Friday. Led by Arjun Deshwal's 17 points on the night, it was a team effort from Tamil Thalaivas as Narender Kandola, Ronak, Aashish Umed and Himanshu also made notable contributions. Meanwhile, a Super 10 from Deva ...Read More >
Jaipur, Sep 12 (PTI) Bengaluru Bulls defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium here on Friday. Deepak Sankar registered another high five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight points, but lacked enough support from his teammates. The Bulls embodied the aggressive attitude of the Season 12 right from the start, with Alireza Mirzaian delivering the first blow. Deepak Sankar followed it ...Read More >
IMAGE: Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with a 33-23 win over Dabang Delhi on Saturday. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Bengaluru Bulls confirmed their place in the top eight with a comprehensive 33-23 win against Dabang Delhi in a Pro Kabaddi Season 12 match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi, on Saturday. Alireza Mirzaian notched another Super 10, also registering the most raid points by an overseas player in a PKL Season. The Bulls defend ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Reigning champions Haryana Steelers will be aiming to become just the second team to successfully defend their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) crown in the upcoming season. Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in. Manpreet Singh, one of the most successful coaches in PKL history, will continue as head coach of the Steelers after guiding them to their maiden PKL triumph last season. Under his guidan ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 14 (ANI): Jaipur Pink Panthers registered their first win of the home leg in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12, delivering a convincing performance against UP Yoddhas with a scoreline of 41-29 at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, as per a release from PKL. Following the victory, at the post-match press conference, Jaipur Pink Panthers head coach Narender Redhu credited the fans for their support. He said, "I want to thank the fans for the energy they give us. We should get this energy in every match. I want to thank the fans from the bottom of my heart." The ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 15 (ANI): UP Yoddhas gear up to take on the Bengal Warriorz at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) fixture on September 16. The Yoddhas will be on a pursuit to clinch a critical win, replicating the form they had shown in the earlier portion of the season. There have been positives aplenty for UP irrespective of the outcomes in recent games. Already a defensively robust unit, they have unleashed their fine offensive arsenal consistently off late, a PKL release said. The pack has been spearheaded by the dynamic Gagan Gowda, ...Read More >
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20 (ANI): Ahead of the 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Bengaluru Bulls coach BC Ramesh spoke on his team focus on defence for this season, saying that the aim is to have one of the best defensive units. The 12th season of PKL will kickstart from August 29 onwards, with the one-time PKL champion set to play Puneri Paltan on that day during their campaign opener. Speaking ahead of the tournament during a media day organised by JioStar, Ramesh said, This season we have focused on our defence. Our aim is to have one of the best defensive units. We ha ...Read More >
Bellary (Karnataka) [India], April 1 (ANI): Indian kabaddi star Jaideep Dahiya has praised the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Bellary for providing world-class facilities and training, calling it the best sports centre in India for Kabaddi players.The Haryana Steelers star, who has been associated with the franchise for five years, added that both pre-season and off-season camps at the IIS have significantly enhanced his preparation. Dahiya, who is a left-cover defender, made his Pro Kabaddi ...Read More >
Vizag, Aug 29 (PTI) Home favourites Telugu Titans will lock horns with Tamil Thalaivas in the opening game of the season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) that kicks off here on Friday. The league is returning to the city after a gap of seven years. Bengaluru Bulls and Puneri Paltan play the second match of the day at the Vishwanadh Sports Club. Telugu Titans skipper Vijay Malik said the season is going to be very competitive. "Every team has strengthened its squad, and the level of preparation across the league is very high. As players, we know that every match will test us, and that is ...Read More >
Naveen Kumar Goyat, once a reluctant student, now shines in Pro Kabaddi League. Haryana Steelers acquired him for a significant amount. Goyat attributes his success to his father's support and PKL's impact. Surjeet Singh Narwal, another kabaddi star, highlights the challenges faced and PKL's role in elevating the sport. Both players acknowledge PKL's positive influence on kabaddi's popularity and players' lives. Naveen Kumar Goyat used to play kabaddi in his childhood to escape studying, and tod ...Read More >
The match 33 and 34 of the ongoing PKL 2025 on Monday kept the fans on edge of their seats. In the first match of the evening, the Haryana Steelers faced the Gujarat Giants and managed to win the game by just 3 points. The margins were smaller in the second match as the Bengaluru Bulls defeated the Telugu Titans by mere 2 points. On that note, let us check out the PKL 2025 points table and Standings. The PKL 2025 Points Table is heating up with Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. tied at the top ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is here and is set to be an exciting and the most aggressive one yet, which commences from the picturesque port city of Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. The league returns here after a seven-year gap on August 29, which also marks the National Sports Day of India, according to a release from PKL. This Season of PKL will see home favourites Telugu Titans take on Tamil Thalaivas in the curtain-raiser, whilst the Bengaluru Bulls and the Puneri Paltan play the second match of the day, at the Vishwanadh Spor ...Read More >
Jaipur Pink Panthers claimed their first home win of PKL 12, defeating UP Yoddhas 41-29. Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi starred, while Gagan Gowda's Super 10 could not prevent defeat Hyderabad: Jaipur Pink Panthers registered their first home win, delivering a commanding performance to secure a 41-29 victory against UP Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi League at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. For the two-time champions, Nitin Kumar carried on his fine form with another Super 10, while Ali S ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Puneri Paltan completed the double over the Bengal Warriorz, registering a 49-44 win in a high-scoring encounter at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Aditya Shinde (18 points) and Pankaj Mohite (10 points) registered Super 10s to lead their side to victory, while Devank Dalal amassed 25 points on the night, also becoming the first to cross 150 raid points in PKL 12. It was a quick start to the game as Aslam Inamdar didnt waste any time getting the first points on the board for Puneri Paltan with his first raid. Vish ...Read More >
After 108 league-stage encounters across four cities, the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) moves to its business end as eight teams qualify for the Playoffs. The competition begins with the Play-ins on Saturday, where the defending champions, Haryana Steelers will take on the Jaipur Pink Panthers. Meanwhile, the Patna Pirates will take on U Mumba in the second play-in. The winners from there will progress to the Playoffs. The playoffs will begin from Sunday at the Thyagaraj Indoor St ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 1: The phone call that changed everything came when Aanil Mohan was fast asleep. By the time he woke up, his life had been changed. U Mumba had just secured his signature for a staggering Rs 78 lakhs - the highest-ever bid in Category D in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history - but the young man from the small village of Jasui in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district was still processing the magnitude of what just happened. "At first, I couldn't believe it," Aanil recalled. "When I found out that U Mumba bought me for Rs 78 lakhs, I just couldn't believe it was real." In the world o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22 (ANI): The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) announced significant format changes for Season 12 on Friday, introducing an enhanced league stage and revamped Playoff structure designed to intensify competition and provide fans with more thrilling kabaddi action. The upcoming season - commencing on August 29 - will travel to Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi, bringing the PKL experience closer to fans deeper in India, as per a press release from PKL. -Enhanced League Stage StructureThe upcoming season will feature an exciting league stage with 108 matches, where eac ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 26 (PTI) Bengal Warriorz on Tuesday announced star raider Devank Dalal as their captain for season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League, with veteran defender Nitesh Kumar appointed defence captain. Devank, the most expensive Indian signing at Rs 2.205 crore, is coming off a record-breaking 301 raid points in Season 11, just two years after recovering from a life-threatening skull injury. Nitesh, the only player to cross 100 tackle points in a PKL season, has over 400 career tackles and proven leadership to Bengal's defence. "I've fought hard to be back on this stage, and I want to lea ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
IMAGE: Bengaluru Bulls, who have six points from as many outings, are placed fifth on the points table. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Bengaluru Bulls defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Friday. Deepak Sankar registered another high five, while Alireza Mirzaian led the raiding department with eight points for the visitors. For the Pink Panthers, Nitin Kumar also earned eight p ...Read More >