Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) released the list of retained players of all the franchises on Saturday ahead of the upcoming season 12. The players have been categorised in three brackets – ‘Elite Players’, ‘Young Players’, and ‘Existing New Young Players’. In season 11, three-time champion Patna Pirates came close to adding a fourth title to … Read more
In 2010, young men in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, particularly those inclined towards sports, had two main career paths before them: joining the Armed Forces or the Police. This was true for much of the country, where budding athletes often looked to the Services for secure jobs along with the option of continuing to play sport. … Read more
Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 33-31 at the Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex on Saturday. Led by Ashu Malik’s 17th Super 10 of the season, Dabang Delhi moved back to third on the points table, continuing the unbeaten streak. The win marked a historic achievement, with Dabang Delhi now going 14 matches without … Read more
After a gruelling 136 matches spanning two and a half months, the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 culminates in a championship showdown. On Sunday, the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi will witness a clash of titans as the Haryana Steelers lock horns with the Patna Pirates. This isn’t just any title clash; it’s … Read more
Remember Amitabh Bachchan’s lines from the 2000 film Mohabbatein? Parampara, prathishta, anushaasan – he declared, in that baritone of his. It translates to tradition, honour and obedience. The Indian way of kabaddi often feels modelled on these ideals. You may be the biggest star in the world but coach sahib is still numero uno in the room. … Read more
Defending champions Haryana, along with Railways and Madhya Pradesh registered commanding victories on the opening day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday. Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars like Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, Mohit Goyat, Sunil Kumar and Naveen kumar are among the marquee players … Read more
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