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Kabaddi Champions League expands to 10 teams with Rs 5 crore auction purse
Jhajjar Jaguars and Kurukshetra Knights join for Season 2 as the KCL raises its purse to Rs 5 crore, with PKL Season 13 expected to slip to mid-2027.
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PKL Season 13 pushed to 2027 as broadcast rights deal stalls
India women beat Uganda 35-15 to win inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi title
Pawan Sehrawat and Tamil Thalaivas settle PKL 12 dispute before Season 13
India complete Commonwealth Kabaddi double with 54-20 win over Sri Lanka
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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.
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Tanzania captain Masudi Omary funds Bogomoyo kabaddi club from his own pay
Tanzania's captain at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship puts most of his earnings into a club of about 200 children, because there are no sponsors or government support.
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Mohit Chhillar backs franchise leagues after Nxt Sports buys Bhavnagar Bulls
The veteran India player called the Bhavnagar Bulls takeover an encouraging development for Gujarat kabaddi and said franchise leagues help the sport reach new audiences.
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India thrash Tanzania 48-20 to reach Commonwealth Kabaddi semifinals
Shubham Shinde led a disciplined defence as India inflicted six all-outs in Ahmedabad to make it five wins from five and seal a semifinal place.
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Kenya women thrash Scotland 61-16 to stay unbeaten at Commonwealth Kabaddi
Lavenda Odhiambo scored 16 as Kenya inflicted eight all-outs. Malaysia, Bangladesh and Canada also won by big margins on day five.
ResultKenya women 61-16 Scotland
Top scorerLavenda Odhiambo, 16 points
Also on day fiveMalaysia women 62-17 Singapore, Bangladesh 60-28 Singapore, Canada 62-30 Scotland
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