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India beat Iran 33-21 to reach Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 final after unbeaten campaign

India beat Iran 33-21 to reach Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 final after unbeaten campaign

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India marched into the final of the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a 33-21 win over Iran in the semifinals in Dhaka on Saturday, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. The defending champions delivered a well-rounded performance marked by strong defensive coordination and a versatile raiding unit that proved difficult for Iran to contain. India’s journey to the knockout stage had already underlined their dominance. The team opened their title defence with a commanding 65-20 victory over Thailand, setting the tone for a flawless group phase. They went on to beat Bangladesh, Germany (63-22) and Uganda (51-16), finishing the league stage with four wins from four matches and the highest point difference in the competition. Throughout the group matches, India showcased depth and balance across departments. Multiple raiders contributed consistently, making the attack unpredictable and enabling the team to adapt to varying opposition strategies. The defensive unit, led by an organised cover and corner combination, maintained control across matches and repeatedly forced all-outs. In the semifinal against Iran, India applied pressure early through …

India beat Iran 33-21 to reach Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 final after unbeaten campaign

India completes league stage with 4/4 wins to enter Women’s Kabaddi World Cup semifinals

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India marched into the semifinals of the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup with a flawless league-stage record, defeating Bangladesh 51-16 in their final Group A match to extend their unbeaten run to four wins from four. The defending champions maintained complete control across all fixtures and will now play their semifinal on November 23 at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Dhaka. India had already sealed qualification after their 63-22 victory over Germany on Wednesday, a match that capped a dominant opening run that included earlier wins over Thailand (65-20) and Uganda (72-15). Their latest win against hosts Bangladesh reinforced their position as the tournament’s most consistent and clinical side. With this result, India finished the group stage with a perfect 12 points and the highest point difference in the competition. The second edition of the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup features 11 teams split across two groups, with the top two advancing to the semifinals. This is the first time the event is being held outside India, adding significance to the team’s title defence. Coached …

India beat Iran 33-21 to reach Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 final after unbeaten campaign

India crush Germany 63-22 to top Pool A at Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025

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India advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 after a commanding 63-22 victory over Germany in their final Pool A match at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Dhaka. The defending champions completed the group stage with three wins from three outings and a +143 point difference, a tally unmatched by any side in the tournament so far. This year marks the second edition of the Women’s World Cup and the first time it is being staged outside India. Eleven teams are competing across two groups, with the top two from each pool progressing to the semifinals on November 23. The final is scheduled for November 24. Coached by Sunita Chanu and captained by Ritu Negi, India entered the tournament as favorites, maintaining their unbeaten run in major women’s events since their triumph in the inaugural 2012 World Cup. Their clinical approach continued in Dhaka. After comprehensive wins over Thailand (65-20) and Uganda (72-15), India produced another assertive performance against Germany, leading 32-9 at halftime. The raiding unit capitalised on Germany’s …

India beat Iran 33-21 to reach Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 final after unbeaten campaign

Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025: India start campaign with thumping win over Thailand

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India started their campaign at the 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup with a thumping win over Thailand in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Tuesday. The defending champions started their campaign in style, taking down their lesser fashioned opponents 65-20. The 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup commenced on Monday. The tournament was earlier slated to be hosted in Rajgir, Bihar and was later relocated to Hyderabad. The tournament was then shifted to Mirpur after multiple postponements in India. The relocation to Mirpur made the 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup the first-ever in the sport to be held outside of India. It is also the first time in 13 years that the a Kabaddi World Cup for women is being hosted. India had won the only edition of the women’s world cup back in 2012, beating Iran in the final in front of their home crowd in Patna, Bihar. Having beaten Thailand, India are now slated to face Bangladesh (19 November), Germany (20 November), and Uganda (21 November) in their Group A fixtures over the next two days. A …

Zee Sports enters into a 3-year strategic partnership with Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League for exclusive broadcast & digital rights

Zee Sports enters into a 3-year strategic partnership with Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League for exclusive broadcast & digital rights

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited’s new initiatives arm Zee Sports and SJ Uplift Kabaddi’s Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) today announce a three-year strategic broadcast partnership across TV and Digital. A first-of-its-kind partnership for a state-level sports league, the development reinforces the UPKL’s position as a platform that is focused on nurturing and developing grassroots talent, preparing them for the global stage. As a part of this partnership, Zee Sports will serve as the exclusive broadcast and digital partner for UPKL, airing the next three seasons along with a live stream on Zee5, reaching millions of viewers across India. With the addition of 4 new franchises this season, UPKL now features 12 teams representing key cities across Uttar Pradesh. The partnership is a pivotal milestone in the league’s evolution as one of India’s most structured regional sporting properties. Speaking on the association, Bavesh Janavlekar, Business Head- Zee Sports, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, said, “At Zee Sports, we believe in championing India’s own sporting heritage. Our focus is on building sustainable and scalable regional as well as …

25-Year-Old National-Level Kabaddi Player Shot Dead In Punjab’s Jagraon | India News

25-Year-Old National-Level Kabaddi Player Shot Dead In Punjab’s Jagraon | India News

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Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 23:49 IST Tejpal Singh, a national-level kabaddi player from Giddarwindi, was shot dead near Ludhiana SSP office in Jagraon. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place near the office of the Ludhiana (Rural) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), around 45 km from the district headquarters. (X) In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old kabaddi player was shot dead in broad daylight near the office of the Ludhiana (Rural) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Punjab’s Jagraon on Friday, police said. The deceased, identified as Tejpal Singh, a native of Giddarwindi village near Jagraon, was a national-level kabaddi player. He was walking with two friends on Hari Singh Hospital Road when the incident took place, news agency PTI reported. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place when Singh was brutally beaten by a group of five or six assailants. During the scuffle, one of them pulled out a revolver and shot him in the chest. Singh was rushed to a local hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival, police said. Police said …

Puneri Paltan to face Dabang Delhi in 2025 Pro Kabaddi League Final

Puneri Paltan to face Dabang Delhi in 2025 Pro Kabaddi League Final

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Puneri Paltan booked their place in the final of 2025 Pro Kabaddi League after scripting a magnificent comeback to register a 50-45 victory against Telugu Titans at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. This will be the third final in four years for the season 10 champions, where they will face Dabang Delhi K.C. on Friday. It was a high-octane clash dominated by the raiders with Aditya Shinde (21 points) and Pankaj Mohite (10 points) registering their super 10s. Meanwhile, Bharat Hooda (22 points) and Vijay Malik (10 points) also scored super 10s which went down in vain for the Titans. Aslam Inamdar got the ball rolling in this contest, scoring the first raid point for his side before Bharat Hooda did the same for Telugu Titans. The Titans soon stamped their authority on the game with tackles from Ankit and Chetan Sahu. With only three players on the mat for the Paltan, Bharat Hooda’s immaculate super raid helped his side inflict the first all out of the game, giving them a 10-1 lead. Despite …

Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal among players released – Complete list of retentions

Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal among players released – Complete list of retentions

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The Pro Kabaddi League, on Saturday, announced the ‘Elite Retained Players’, ‘Retained Young Players’, and ‘New Young Players’ for 2025-26 season, with the player auction set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. While most franchises have retained their key players, they will also be looking to build stronger units in the upcoming PKL Season 12 Player Auction. Top players retained by their respective teams include Sunil Kumar and Amirmohammad Zafardanesh (U Mumba), Jaideep Dahiya (Haryana Steelers), Surender Gill (UP Yoddhas), and the Puneri Paltan duo of Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat. Meanwhile, a total of 83 players were retained across three categories: 25 in the Elite Retained Players (ERP) category, 23 in the Retained Young Players (RYP) category, and 35 in the New Young Players (NYP) category. 500+ players, including notable Indian players like Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Ashu Malik and PKL 11’s top raider Devank Dalal, are set to go under the hammer. Iranian powerhouses Fazel Atrachali and Mohammadreza Shadloui alongside PKL veterans Maninder Singh, and Pardeep Narwal, will …

How Lawyer Isheta T. Batra Engineered UPKL’s Rise as a Kabaddi Powerhouse

How Lawyer Isheta T. Batra Engineered UPKL’s Rise as a Kabaddi Powerhouse

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As kabaddi steps into the spotlight of India’s professional sports scene, the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) is emerging as a pioneering example of how grassroots sports can evolve into structured commercial ecosystems. Behind its legal and operational strength stands Isheta T Batra — a name central to UPKL’s transformation. At the centre of that structure is Isheta T. Batra, Founder of TrailBlazer Advocates, a boutique law firm specializing in Corporate, Sports, Media, and Intellectual Property law. Since UPKL’s inception, Isheta has been the driving force behind the League’s legal operations, creating a framework that balances commercial vision with legal compliance, sporting integrity, and brand protection. Laying the Legal Foundation: From Chaos to Clarity When UPKL launched, the goal was not just to conduct matches but to build a sustainable league. Isheta played a central role in turning that vision into reality. From athlete and franchise agreements to governance protocols, she built the League’s legal foundation from scratch—ensuring that every stakeholder operated within a clear, fair, and enforceable structure. Her contracts covered critical areas such …

Bengal Warriorz appoint Naveen Kumar as new head coach

Bengal Warriorz appoint Naveen Kumar as new head coach

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The PKL-side Bengal Warriorz, on Friday, announced the appointment of Naveen Kumar as the team’s new head coach for the next season of the Pro Kabaddi League. A decorated kabaddi veteran hailing from Haryana, with an illustrious career both as a player and a coach, Naveen Kumar brings with him a wealth of experience and a winning mindset to the Warriorz franchise. The new Bengal Warriorz coach has a remarkable track record in the sport and has represented India, and won Gold medals at multiple events, including at the 10th South Asian Games (2006), 15th Asian Games (2006), 2nd World Cup (2007), and 2nd Indoor Asian Games (2007). His know-how, combined with the winning mindset and fighting spirit, will be beneficial to the Warriorz, who are one of the founding teams in the PKL. As a coach, Naveen Kumar has demonstrated exceptional leadership and tactical acumen. He is also well known for his ability to nurture and work with young talent, setting them up for a successful career. Naveen Kumar has also coached national and …