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Over two days, 118 players went under the hammer in the auctions for the Pro Kabaddi League’s eleventh edition in Mumbnai. A record eight players crossed the ₹1 crore mark for the first time in the league’s history with raider Sachin Tanwar emerging as the top buy this season. Most notably, South Korean raider Jang-Kun Lee — picked up by …

As the lines between console and PC gaming continue to blur, February 2024 is set to be a thrilling month for PC players, offering a diverse range of gaming experiences. From the captivating JRPG “Persona 3 Reload” to the intense third-person shooter “Helldivers 2,” the open-world adventure of “Skull And Bones,” and the action-adventure excitement of “Suicide Squad: Kill the …

The Pro Kabaddi League is one of the most popular sports leagues in the country, and the raiders are some of the most popular athletes of the sport. Raiders are the offensive players in kabaddi, and they are responsible for scoring points by touching opponents and crossing the mid line. Here are the top raiders of all time in PKL, …

The final leg of the Asian Games saw a gold medal match the world will not forget. India players argue with referees on a disputed decision in the men’s kabaddi gold medal match between India and Iran during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Gold medalist Indian team poses for photos during the presentation ceremony after the Women’s Team …

PKL Auction day 1: Pawan, Shadloui break records, five players in crorepati club

A conventional kabaddi match lasts 45 minutes -- two halves of 20 minutes each interspersed by a five-minute break. Seven-time champions India had waited for five years to reclaim the men's kabaddi gold, and after being locked at 28-all with a minute to go, the desperation spilled onto the mat in Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre on Saturday. India players argue …

Pro Kabaddi 2023: Tamil Thalaivas full list of retained players ahead of PKL 10 Auction; Pawan Sehrawat released

The Pro Kabaddi League has announced the full list of retained players ahead of the season 10 auction. Tamil Thalaivas has released its record signing, star India raider Pawan Sehrawat ahead of the auction in September. The team has also backed Ajinkya Pawar, a do-or-die raid specialist for the side who was also given significant leadership responsibility last season. Ashan …

When a team has Pawan Sehrawat as the centre of its strategy the way Tamil Thalaivas did ahead of the ninth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, it’s hard to see anyone else stealing the spotlight. I used to watch senior players like Vikash Kandola and Sandeep Kandola as I started playing in the mud since we didn’t have a …

Pro Kabaddi League 9 auction HIGHLIGHTS: Full list of sold and unsold players on day 2

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It has witnessed some enthralling games, but the Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 is nearing its business end. After a long hiatus, the players have given nail-biting defences and thundering raids across the format – among them is Jaipur Pink Panther’s star raider Arjun Deshwal – a versatile player who can turn the match into their team’s favour. Jaipur Pink …

And so it returns. Fourteen players playing it out on a small court—this was something new for people who hadn’t seen kabaddi before,” says former Indian kabaddi player and Arjuna awardee Raju Bhavsar. Former player Anup Kumar, who is now coach of the Puneri Paltan, says he’s constantly speaking to his players and reminding them to “enjoy” the season that …

Pro Kabaddi League: Over 190 players sold for Rs 48.22 crore in auction ahead of new season