In a decisive move to strengthen India’s preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), in collaboration with Mashal Sports, has rolled out an elite Strength & Conditioning Camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Bellary. The week-long initiative, running from March 27 to April 2, brings together…
Four days. Fifty-four matches. Twenty-nine teams. One champion. The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara reaffirmed why the Nationals remain the most authentic and demanding arena in Indian kabaddi. At the Sama Indoor Complex, state pride replaced franchise jerseys, reputations were tested, and a long domestic grind culminated in Indian Railways standing tall…
Indian Railways were crowned champions of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship after producing a commanding 49–31 victory over Maharashtra in the final at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara on Friday. The 18-point margin reflected Railways’ control across both raiding and defensive departments, capping off an unbeaten run through a four-day tournament featuring…
The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship entered its decisive phase on Day 3 as the knockout rounds and quarterfinals delivered high-intensity encounters, major upsets, and commanding performances. With sixteen teams in action across eight knockout fixtures, the battle for semifinal spots intensified at the Sama Indoor Complex. By the end of the day, Tamil…
The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara witnessed another sequence of dominant performances and closely contested fixtures as teams across pools intensified their push towards qualification for the knockout stages. With the tournament entering a decisive phase in the group stage, several teams…
The opening day of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara has drawn praise from former India captain and current Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) selector Rakesh Kumar, who believes the level of competition on display is a clear reflection of the sport’s steady growth across the…
The 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 got underway at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara on Tuesday, with opening-day fixtures delivering a series of commanding performances from some of the country’s traditional powerhouses. Teams including Indian Railways, Tamil Nadu, and Chandigarh began their campaigns on a dominant note, underlining their intent early in…
As the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship gets underway at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara from February 24 to 27, former India captain and current Puneri Paltan head coach Ajay Thakur has underlined the enduring significance of the tournament in shaping the future of Indian kabaddi. For Thakur, who previously captained Himachal Pradesh…
India’s domestic kabaddi calendar moves into focus this week as the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara from February 24 to 27. Organised under the aegis of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), the four-day tournament will feature 31 teams from…
The launch of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has taken a significant step forward with Adroit Sports Ventures LLP announcing the acquisition of the Rohtak Royals franchise for the league’s inaugural season. Representing the city of Rohtak in Haryana one of kabaddi’s most fertile heartlands the franchise also revealed KMC Constructions Limited as its Strategic…
India defeat Chinese Taipei 35–28 to defend Women’s Kabaddi World Cup crown in Dhaka The Indian women’s kabaddi team has once again shown the world why they are the undisputed powerhouse of the sport. In a high-intensity final at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Dhaka, India defeated a gritty Chinese Taipei side 35–28…
India continued their dominant run at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a solid 33–21 semifinal victory over Iran in Dhaka on Sunday, moving just one win away from defending their world title. With this win, the Indian women’s team entered yet another final, reinforcing their status as the sport’s global powerhouse. The…
The defending champions have done it again. With a commanding 51–16 victory over Uganda, the Indian women’s kabaddi team wrapped up the group stage of the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Bangladesh with a flawless record. Four matches, four wins, four dominant displays India have marched into the semifinals with authority, confidence, and…
The Indian women’s kabaddi team continues to underline its status as the world’s most dominant force, producing another ruthless display to beat Germany 63–22 in their third league match at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Bangladesh. With this emphatic win, the defending champions have now completed three victories in three matches, tightening their…
The defending champions India continued their dominant run at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Bangladesh, producing another commanding performance to defeat the hosts Bangladesh 43–18 on Match Day 3. With back-to-back victories, India have climbed to the top of Group A, strengthening their position as firm favourites to progress to the knockout stages….
The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 returns in after a long and turbulent 13-year gap, bringing with it a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and structural imbalance. Scheduled from November 15 to 25 at the Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Dhaka, the tournament marks a critical revival for the sport, which has struggled with administrative inconsistencies…
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has announced a cash reward of ₹2,00,000 each for every player and coach of the Indian contingent that clinched double gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. The announcement, following India’s clean sweep in both the boys’ and girls’ U-18 categories, marks a defining…
It was total domination from start to finish as India’s girls’ kabaddi team outclassed Iran 75–21 in the final to claim gold at the Asian Youth Games 2025, capping off an extraordinary unbeaten run. The victory not only reaffirmed India’s stature as the powerhouse of Kabaddi but also highlighted the next generation’s potential to carry…
It was a final that had everything power-packed raids, fierce tackles, emotional flare-ups, and even moments of sheer chaos. But when the dust settled, it was India’s U18 boys who emerged victorious, defeating Iran 35–32 to capture the Kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Youth Games 2025. The win completed a historic double for Indian…
The 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain is heading towards a thrilling finish in boys’ kabaddi, with India and Iran set to battle for the coveted gold medal on October 23, 2025. After 19 of the 21 matches in the tournament, the points table has taken shape and it’s the two powerhouses of Asian kabaddi,…
The Indian girls’ kabaddi team continued their incredible run of dominance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, sealing a commanding 59–26 win over Iran in the group stage to book their place in the final. With this emphatic result, India finished the league phase unbeaten four wins from four matches standing comfortably…
The Indian U18 Kabaddi contingent stamped their authority on the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with a spectacular double triumph on Day 2 evening, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams recorded emphatic victories to all but confirm their place in the finals. In a contest that lived up to the historical intensity…
India’s Kurash contingent continued its strong run at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, adding two more medals to the country’s growing tally. On October 20, Kanishka Bidhuri clinched a silver in the Girls’ 52 kg category, while Arvind earned a bronze in the Boys’ 83 kg division marking another successful day for Indian…
India’s young kabaddi stars made a thunderous start to the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, delivering a pair of resounding victories that underscored the nation’s unmatched supremacy in the sport. On kabaddi’s historic debut at the Asian Youth Games, both the boys’ and girls’ teams turned in flawless performances combining athletic brilliance, tactical sharpness,…
You must have seen the recent news reports, India might be in contention for Olympics 2036 hosting rights. But Sports fans in India can experience multi sport extravaganza well before that. If you too are a sports fan beyond Cricket, then we suggest you to be in Bihar next year as it hosts 3 world…
Ahmedabad, September 20, 2024: With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club O7 in Ahmedabad. This camp will bring together all 21 players, blending youthful talent with the seasoned…
