News for '-kabaddi'

Can Kabaddi ex-captain Deepak Hooda secure maiden poll win for BJP?

Can Kabaddi ex-captain Deepak Hooda secure maiden poll win for BJP?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Former Indian kabaddi team captain and Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Hooda is locked in a multi-cornered electoral contest from the Jat-dominated Meham assembly constituency in the Rohtak district for the Haryana assembly polls.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

Amitabh, Aishwarya-Abhishek enjoy Kabaddi

Amitabh, Aishwarya-Abhishek enjoy Kabaddi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan quashed separation rumours as they came together with Amitabh Bachchan to enjoy a kabaddi match on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

Pro Kabaddi League player auction postponed

Pro Kabaddi League player auction postponed

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The organisers will announce fresh dates for the player auction in consultation with the PKL teams and broadcasters.

Unfortunate and very sad: Dravid on Bengaluru stampede

Unfortunate and very sad: Dravid on Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The legendary Rahul Dravid expressed deep anguish over the death of 11 people in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations.

Boxer Saweety Assaults Husband In Police Station

Boxer Saweety Assaults Husband In Police Station

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

In February this year, the Arjuna awardee had lodged an FIR against Deepak Hooda, accusing the Asiad bronze-winning kabaddi player and his family of assaulting her for dowry.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

PKL Auction: 10 'crorepatis' highlight day 1, Mohan scripts history on day 2

PKL Auction: 10 'crorepatis' highlight day 1, Mohan scripts history on day 2

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule was also seen in action across the two days, allowing teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price, for either one or two seasons.

Sachin Tendulkar Foundation eyes sports icon from Naxalite area

Sachin Tendulkar Foundation eyes sports icon from Naxalite area

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The administration has introduced 'Maidan Cup' in collaboration with the Mann Deshi Foundation and Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, under which 50 playgrounds will be developed in Dantewada to boost sports culture and talent.

Asian Games Kabaddi: India men thrash Pakistan; enter final

Asian Games Kabaddi: India men thrash Pakistan; enter final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Indian men's kabaddi team thrashed arch-rival Pakistan 61-14 on Friday to storm into the final of the Asian Games.

Cricket back in Asian Games: 2026 edition to feature T20s

Cricket back in Asian Games: 2026 edition to feature T20s

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that cricket will be included in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the end, India emerged victorious with a 33-29 win, securing the coveted gold medal.

Rival gangs fire gunshots at kabaddi event in UK, 3 injured

Rival gangs fire gunshots at kabaddi event in UK, 3 injured

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

According to Derby World, the event on Sunday brought together expert players from around the UK for the England Kabaddi Federation's tournament made up of a series of fixtures. The local Derby team is known as Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Kabaddi Club and have been playing the sport for over 30 years.

PKL: Deshwal stars as Pink Panthers decimate Giants

PKL: Deshwal stars as Pink Panthers decimate Giants

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a crucial win in the race for the playoffs defeating Gujarat Giants 42-29 with skipper Arjun Deshwal doing the bulk of the scoring in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Pune on Tuesday.

Indian kabaddi giants secure eighth Asian C'ship title

Indian kabaddi giants secure eighth Asian C'ship title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Captain Pawan Sehrawat helped India inflict the first All-Out with two touch points and gave his side a 10-4 lead.

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance to trounce Gujarat Giants 59-23 in their Pro-Kabaddi League in Pune on Thursday.

Unforgettable kabaddi chaos ends in GOLD for India

Unforgettable kabaddi chaos ends in GOLD for India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

India claimed an unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women's kabaddi final.

Asian Games: India set up semifinal clash with Pakistan in men's kabaddi

Asian Games: India set up semifinal clash with Pakistan in men's kabaddi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

India on Thursday set up a semifinal clash with Pakistan in the men's kabaddi competition

PKL: Dabang Delhi qualify for playoffs with emphatic win

PKL: Dabang Delhi qualify for playoffs with emphatic win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Dabang Delhi KC sealed their place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 playoffs with an emphatic 47-25 victory over Bengal Warriorz in Pune on Monday.

PKL: Dabang Delhi inch closer to playoffs after crucial win

PKL: Dabang Delhi inch closer to playoffs after crucial win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Dabang Delhi KC clinched a crucial 33-27 victory over Telugu Titans and moved up to second place in the Pro-Kabaddi League (PKL) in Pune on Thursday.

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A stray dog was found carrying a dead newborn child in its mouth in a bustling area of Rewa city in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the police to launch a probe to find out those who dumped the baby, an official said on Thursday.

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Moein Shafaghi and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match in Pune on Wednesday.

Kabaddi at Asian Games: India's road to gold starts with a bang

Kabaddi at Asian Games: India's road to gold starts with a bang

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Indian men rout Bangladesh, women outwit South Korea in kabaddi

PKL: Thalaivas cruise past Giants for third win of season

PKL: Thalaivas cruise past Giants for third win of season

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Narender Kandola starred with 15 points to lead Tamil Thalaivas to a dominating 44-25 win over Gujarat Giants, their third of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Patna Pirates made a remarkable comeback to beat UP Yoddhas 42-37 in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Tragic! Kabaddi player dies after injury during match

Tragic! Kabaddi player dies after injury during match

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Samaru Kerketta, who suffered injuries during a kabaddi match held in Sundhru village of Jashpur on October 17, died on Wednesday

PKL: Delhi survives Gujarat onslaught in dramatic tie

PKL: Delhi survives Gujarat onslaught in dramatic tie

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Parteek Dahiya scored a mind-boggling 20 points for Gujarat Giants but Dabang Delhi dug deep into their reserves to tie the game 39-39 and split points in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Noida on Wednesday.

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

At the halfway mark, Gujarat Giants led 22-18.

PKL: Jaipur Panthers knock out Tamil Thalaivas to keep playoff hopes alive

PKL: Jaipur Panthers knock out Tamil Thalaivas to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

For the Thalaivas, a Super Tackle sent Arjun to the bench but the impressive start by the defenders did not last for too long.

Farmers Play Kabaddi!

Farmers Play Kabaddi!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Farmers can be seen playing kabaddi at a protest site at the Ghazipur border near New Delhi, November 30, 2021.

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

It was a complete team effort for Haryana Steelers, with Vinay and Shivam Patare combining for 15 points, while Jaideep and Rahul got four tackle points each and Mohammadreza Shadloui scored six points to wrap up a comprehensive display.

Pro Kabbadi: Jaipur edge UP Yoddhas in dramatic finish

Pro Kabbadi: Jaipur edge UP Yoddhas in dramatic finish

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Neeraj Narwal and Arjun Deshwal shone bright as Jaipur Pink Panthers prevailed over the UP Yoddhas 33-30 in a tightly contested Pro Kabaddi League match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Kabaddi player Nangal shot dead in Jalandhar

Kabaddi player Nangal shot dead in Jalandhar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Kabaddi player Sandeep Nangal was shot dead on Monday evening during a tournament by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Jalandhar district, police said.

PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ajit Chavan was in prime form for the U Mumba as he led his team to a thrilling 42-40 victory over the Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.

PKL: Devank stars as Pirates stun Thalaivas in thriller

PKL: Devank stars as Pirates stun Thalaivas in thriller

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Patna Pirates rode the individual brilliance of Devank (25 points) as they came from behind to defeat Tamil Thalaivas 42-40 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League clash in Hyderabad on Friday.

Kabaddi players served food in toilet: Who's to blame?

Kabaddi players served food in toilet: Who's to blame?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) on Wednesday washed its hands off the incident of the organisers of a state-level sub-junior girls' tournament allegedly serving food from a toilet in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, saying the national body was not in any way involved in the staging of the event.

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The project also aims to address critical gaps in rural sports infrastructure, particularly at the block level, where facilities remain underdeveloped.

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar provides compelling subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at Rs 149, the company said in a statement.