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Mandya to host 73rd Senior National Kabaddi Championship in January 2027
Around 30 teams and more than 400 players are expected at the Sir M Vishveshvaraiah Stadium from 7 to 10 January, with Indian Railways defending their title.
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PKL Season 13 pushed to 2027 as broadcast rights deal stalls
The league has had no broadcast partner since the Rs 905 crore Star India deal ended with Season 12, and a source says the new offer is half the old one.
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India women beat Uganda 35-15 to win inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi title
Sakshi scored nine raid points as India's women completed a six-from-six campaign in Ahmedabad, conceding just one tackle point in the final.
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Pawan Sehrawat and Tamil Thalaivas settle PKL 12 dispute before Season 13
The franchise that sent its captain home mid-season will not press any allegations against him, with Mashal stepping in to broker the peace.
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India complete Commonwealth Kabaddi double with 54-20 win over Sri Lanka
Aditya Shinde's Super 10 and Yogesh Dahiya's High 5 sealed the men's title in Ahmedabad after Sakshi led the women past Uganda 35-15, with both Indian teams unbeaten.
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Patna to host 52nd Junior National Boys Kabaddi Championship from 1 November
Teams from 29 states will compete at the Patliputra Sports Complex from 1 to 4 November, with junior India selectors and PKL scouts watching.
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India women thrash Sri Lanka 39-14, face Uganda in Commonwealth Kabaddi final
Sakshi and captain Nidhi Sharma powered India into the women's final in Ahmedabad, where they meet Uganda, 23-21 winners over Kenya, on Saturday, 31 October.
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Pankaj Mohite scores 15 as India beat Sri Lanka 45-24 at Commonwealth Kabaddi
India topped their group with six wins from six as Mohite and Aditya Shinde led the raiding. Bangladesh and Kenya also posted huge wins.
ResultIndia 45-24 Sri Lanka
Top scorerPankaj Mohite, 15 points
Group stageIndia won all six matches and topped the table
PKL Season 12 final table
OffseasonChampionsDabang Delhi K.C.
Dabang Delhi K.C. won their second title, beating Puneri Paltan 31-28 in the final on 31 October 2025. Season 13 dates have not been announced.
| # | Team | P | W | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puneri Paltan Runners-up | 18 | 13 | 5 | +88 | 26 |
| 2 | Dabang Delhi K.C. Champions | 18 | 13 | 5 | +38 | 26 |
| 3 | Bengaluru Bulls | 18 | 11 | 7 | +97 | 22 |
| 4 | Telugu Titans | 18 | 10 | 8 | +45 | 20 |
| 5 | Haryana Steelers | 18 | 10 | 8 | +40 | 20 |
| 6 | U Mumba | 18 | 10 | 8 | +8 | 20 |
| 7 | Patna Pirates | 18 | 8 | 10 | +12 | 16 |
| 8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 18 | 8 | 10 | -48 | 16 |
| 9 | UP Yoddhas | 18 | 7 | 11 | -65 | 14 |
| 10 | Tamil Thalaivas | 18 | 6 | 12 | -36 | 12 |
| 11 | Gujarat Giants | 18 | 6 | 12 | -73 | 12 |
| 12 | Bengal Warriorz | 18 | 6 | 12 | -106 | 12 |
PKL Season 12 leaders
Ayan LohchabPatna Pirates316
Devank DalalBengal Warriorz271
Arjun DeshwalTamil Thalaivas209
Bharat HoodaTelugu Titans207
Alireza MirzaianBengaluru Bulls197
NavdeepPatna Pirates73
Jaideep DahiyaHaryana Steelers68
Nitesh KumarTamil Thalaivas65
Deepak SankarBengaluru Bulls64
Gaurav KhatriPuneri Paltan54