Haryana and Railways Dominate on Day One of National Kabaddi Championships

Defending champions Haryana, alongside Railways and Madhya Pradesh, secured significant victories on the first day of the National Kabaddi Championships. The tournament, featuring 30 teams, involves a preliminary stage divided into pools, with only top teams advancing. Haryana, Railways, and Madhya Pradesh showcased powerful performances against their opponents.

Defending champions Haryana, Railways, and Madhya Pradesh marked their supremacy with decisive wins on the inaugural day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships. Featuring 30 teams split across eight pools in the preliminary stage, the tournament promises intense battles as only top-ranked teams will proceed to the knockouts.

Haryana asserted their authority prominently, with Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars Ashu Malik and Mohit Goyat leading a dominant 50-20 win over Telangana. Railways' experienced squad delivered a clinical 59-27 victory against Manipur, reflecting their competitive edge in Pool B.

Madhya Pradesh displayed commendable prowess with a 59-35 triumph over Andhra Pradesh in Pool D. Meanwhile, hosts Odisha signaled their intention to compete fiercely, as young PKL talent Rohit Raghav guided them to a 57-28 success against Vidarbha in Pool F.