The fever of one of India`s most-loved sports, kabaddi, has gripped fans the country. The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is all set to kick start from August 29.
The tournament promises to provide great entertainment to its fans and will be held in four major cities of India: Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi.
The Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Vizag will host the opening match between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas. The second match of the day will be played between Puneri Paltan and Bengaluru Bulls.
The return of the sport to the city will mark an exciting homecoming after a long break of seven years. Andhra Pradesh last witnessed the PKL action in 2018.
Later, on August 30, the Telugu Titans will clash against the UP Yoddhas. U Mumbai will play the second clash of the day against Gujarat Giants.
Meanwhile, Super Sunday will witness Tamil Thalaivas and U Mumba battle it out, as the reigning champions Haryana Steelers start their title defence against the Bengal Warriorz, closing out an exciting opening three days of kabaddi action.
The PKL`s return to Vizag marks an exciting homecoming for the coastal city after a seven-year hiatus. This Andhra Pradesh stronghold last witnessed the thrills of PKL action during the sixth season in 2018, adding another chapter to its rich legacy of hosting the league since seasons 1 and 3.
The action then shifts to Jaipur`s Indoor Hall, SMS Stadium, from Friday, September 12, featuring exciting clashes between two-time champions Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls, followed by Tamil Thalaivas taking on Bengal Warriorz. The `Pink City` holds a special place in PKL folklore, having been the proud host of the historic 1000th PKL match during the landmark Season 10 in 2023-24.
The third leg of the upcoming edition will be held in Chennai at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium from September 29. Yoddhas will clash against Giants, while Dabang Delhi K.C. will face Haryana Steelers in a clash that will see Naveen Kumar face off against his former side.
Delhi`s Thyagaraj Sports Complex will witness the clash between Patna Pirates and Haryana Steelers. U Mumba will then lock horns against UP Yoddhas.
In an exciting return, the league rounds will culminate with triple headers, ensuring the fans get nonstop kabaddi action heading into the playoff stage of the competition.
(With PTI Inputs)
