Vijay Malik shone bright with 14 points to help Telugu Titans edge past Bengal Warriorz 31-29 and register their third straight victory in the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Thursday.
Bhavani Rajput picked up 11 points in a superb performance as UP Yoddhas beat table toppers Haryana Steelers 31-24 to keep their play-off hopes alive in the Pro Kabaddi League in Pune on Tuesday.
The project also aims to address critical gaps in rural sports infrastructure, particularly at the block level, where facilities remain underdeveloped.
In a major crackdown on the nexus between gangsters, terrorist groups and drug smugglers based in foreign countries including Pakistan and Canada, the National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 76 locations across eight states on Tuesday and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and cash to tune of Rs 1.5 crores.
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.
"You never know at which moment it can create problems for her. There is a problem with her L4 and L5 bones (vertebrae) as they got dislocated because ATS Maharashtra (investigators) threw her on the floor," Upma Thakur, Pragya Thakur's sister said.
Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes.
This is the second consecutive time Haryana Steelers have made the PKL final.
Shubham Shinde's crucial Super Tackle on Pardeep sealed the deal, reinforcing their PKL dominance.
"I am telling the person, whose sanskaras have got spoiled, to mend them. If you don't, your old age and next birth will also get spoiled because whenever anyone has clashed with the patriots, revolutionaries and above all saints, neither Ravana or Kansa survived, nor will the 'adharmi' or 'vidharmi' of the present be saved," Thakur said.
The Patna Pirates used their FBM card to retain South Korean raider Jang Kun Lee at Rs 20.5 lakh, the release said.
Jaipur Pink Panthers managed to hold their nerve to secure their third consecutive win, clinching a thrilling contest against Puneri Paltan 30-28.
India has always been a dominant force in Kabaddi, which is part of the Asian Games.
Amitabh Bachchan could not contain his excitement as he cheered for his son Abhishek Bachchan's team, in the Pro Kabaddi 2019 match, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.
Arjun Deshwal capped off an exceptional solo performance to lead Jaipur Pink Panthers to a 39-32 win over Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in Noida on Tuesday.
Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a nail-biting contest to open the Noida leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.
As the half wore on, Ashu Malik and Nitin Panwar helped Dabang Delhi KC fight back and bring the contest back on level terms. The first half ended with the scores tied at 12-11.
The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.
Tamil Thalaivas made a stunning comeback as they pulled off a tie in the dying seconds of the match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Delhi, the season 8 champions, extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches, a record for any team in PKL history.
The ruling BJP in Gujarat has decided to organise kabaddi and cricket tournaments that will have 'Article 370' in their names in Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, party office bearers said on Tuesday.
Michal Spiczko has not even stepped on the kabaddi mat is is already making waves.
Pankaj Mohite and Bhavani Rajput produced solid shows as Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas played out a 29-29 draw in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has written a letter to its Pakistani counterpart, asking it not to allow the "unauthorised" Indian team, which is under investigation by the Sports Ministry, to use the national flag during Sunday's final of the circle style World Cup.
The win also helped Yoddhas to secure the third spot in the league table, thereby confirming their Eliminator 1 berth against the sixth-placed team.
No Indian player was given permission to travel to Pakistan to participate in the World Kabaddi Championship, clarified Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju
In the absence of Sehrawat, Narwal took charge of the raiding department, while a combined defensive performance inflicted an early 'all out' on the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers were trailing by six points 10 minutes into the game.
The Bengal Warriorz's Maninder Singh and Fazel Atrachali produced sparkling performances, as they came from behind and clinched a thrilling 40-38 win against the Haryana Steelers in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju called upon all the Asian countries to come together to ensure Kabaddi's inclusion in the Olympics. Rijiju addressed over 700 kabaddi coaches from all over India and from other countries, including Korea and Malayasia at the Online Coaches Knowledge Enhancement session organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Olympics.
Mansukh Mandaviya pitches for kho kho's inclusion in Asian Games, 2036 Olympics
With show-stopper Mohammadreza Shadloui in full flow, Haryana Steelers won the final with consummate ease.
Haryana Steelers stormed past defending champions Puner Paltan 38-28 in Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Wednesday.
After a great debut in Ashta Chamma, Nani is slowly establishing himself in the Telugu film industry.
UP Yoddhas, who trailed at half-time, roared back in the second half to win the game. Gowda bagged 15 points while Bhavani Rajput added 6 more to the cause.
The young duo of Ayan Lohchab (14) and Devank Dalal (11) scored 25 points between them as the Patna Pirates secured an impressive 43-41 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Friday.
India's menswear designers came up with a fashionable way to laud our kabaddi heroes!
Cheered by their owner, Bollywood star Abhishekh Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya, Pink Panthers Jaipur overcame stiff resistance from lowly Puneri Paltan to post a 33-27 victory and maintain their top position in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, in Jaipur.
The eliminator 1 was a completely one-sided contest as Rajput (12 points) and Hitesh played starring roles with High-5.
