Pro Kabaddi League: Patna Pirates parts ways with head coach Narender Redhu hours after losing PKL 11 final

Barely a few hours after Patna Pirates missed out on a record fourth Pro Kabaddi League title, its head coach Narender Redhu was released by the management on Sunday. The surprising development was shared by the franchise on its social media handles. Narender Redhu, a long-term kabaddi coach with the Indian Armed Forces, had been … Read more

2024 Year in Sports, Kabaddi: Haryana Steelers win PKL, India gets banned from international tournaments

India’s very own game kabaddi experienced a dynamic year in 2024, featuring numerous national competitions and the thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). However, a significant setback occurred with India’s ban from international kabaddi tournaments due to administrative issues. While the PKL continued to captivate audiences with two successful seasons, the lack of international tournaments underscored … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Jaipur Pink Panthers appoints Narender Kumar Redhu as coach ahead of PKL 12

Two-time Pro Kabaddi League champion Jaipur Pink Panthers have appointed Narender Kumar Redhu as their new head coach ahead of PKL 12 on Sunday. The franchise announced the appointment on social media. A leader, a visionary, and the start of a new era! ✨ A warm welcome to Narender Kumar as the new head coach … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas sacks coaching duo Udayakumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan ahead of PKL 12

Tamil Thalaivas has announced the release of its chief coach, Udayakumar, and strategy coach, Dharmaraj Cheralathan following a disappointing campaign in the eleventh season of the Pro Kabbadi League (PKL) that concluded in the final days of the last year. Ahead of the last season, for the first time in PKL history, a team chose … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas announces Sanjeev Baliyan as head coach ahead of PKL 12

Tamil Thalaivas has appointed Sanjeev Baliyan as its head coach for the upcoming Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League on Friday. Baliyan, who successfully guided the Jaipur Pink Panthers to victory in PKL Season 9, served as its head coach for the past four seasons. Renowned for his experience and strategic acumen, he is … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: U Mumba parts ways with head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani ahead of PKL 12

U Mumba announced on Friday that head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani will not continue with the team for the upcoming season. The Mumbai-based side made it to the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 playoffs but was eliminated by the Patna Pirates in the first eliminator. With immense gratitude, we announce that U Mumba and Gholamreza have … Read more

Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025: How the Supreme Court, just 20 days of training and the fire to dominate led India to gold

International kabaddi tournaments are few and far between but when the time comes, India finds a way to step up and dominate. This was the story of the Asian Kabaddi Championship held in Tehran last week. India defended its gold medal at a canter, breaking a sweat only against old foe Iran in an eventual … Read more

Swapping AFL for kabaddi – Josh Kennedy takes centre stage as PKL gears up for Melbourne sojourn

Two indigenous, extremely physical contact sports that rely on brute strength and speed — and yet they are worlds apart, literally.  Kabaddi and Aussie rules football enthral fans similarly but have some stark differences. The former, popular in India, is played on a small rectangular mat (13m x 10m dimensions) and the players’ bodies are … Read more

Pro Kabaddi League: Maninder Singh becomes second player to reach 1500 raid points in PKL history

Bengal Warriorz’s Maninder Singh became only the second player in Pro Kabaddi League history, after Pardeep Narwal, to cross the 1500 raid point mark on Sunday. The achievement came during his team’s 35-38 loss to Patna Pirates. He crossed this milestone when he secured a bonus with the scoreline reading 31-37 in favor of the … Read more

Pro Kabaddi: Young guns help Patna Pirates plunder PKL heavyweights, dream of title again

Patna Pirates, the three-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) champion, has shaken off its past few seasons of misfortune as it comfortably moved into the playoffs of Season 11. In the 22 league matches in season 11, the Pirates have accumulated 525 raid points, the best in the tournament, from 404 successful raids at an average … Read more