The international kabaddi player from Tarn Taran was inducted in Amritsar and pledged to campaign for jailed MP Amritpal Singh Khalsa as Punjab's next chief minister.
After its first Executive Committee meeting in Hyderabad, the IKF invited World Cup host bids and set out an Olympic and Commonwealth Games goal.
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.
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.
The franchise that sent its captain home mid-season will not press any allegations against him, with Mashal stepping in to broker the peace.
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.
Teams from 29 states will compete at the Patliputra Sports Complex from 1 to 4 November, with junior India selectors and PKL scouts watching.
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.
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 |
