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🏆 Domestic & Regional Highlights

18 & Under National Championship (Haridwar)
Maharashtra’s boys’ and girls’ teams kicked off strong, with the girls crushing Jharkhand 50–16 in Group E of the under‑18 nationals Gujarat Kabaddi League 2025
The state league opened at Wankaner with thrilling results:
- Vadodara City edged Anand 38–37
- Mehsana hammered Shivaji Lions 50–16
- Surat Rural dominated Morbi 50–41

Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI‑PKL)
The inaugural season launched mid‑April 2025 in Gurugram with 12 teams (6 men’s, 6 women’s).
- Men’s Champions: Marathi Vultures
- Women’s Champions: Tamil Lioness Nepal Kabaddi League
  In its first season (Jan 17–31, 2025), six franchises competed. Janakpur Knights won the final vs. Kathmandu Mavericks East Asian Men’s Championship
  Held June 28–29, featuring Chinese Taipei and South Korea, alongside other regional teams .

Despite excitement about PKL 12, no matches are scheduled today . For updates, catch action on Star Sports or stream via Hotstar.

A new international league aiming for Olympic recognition is gaining momentum, demonstrating the sport’s growing global ambitions.

A charming viral video features tiger cubs play-wrestling in a kabaddi-like game, with their mother appearing to serve as referee

Matches scheduled for today? None.
Live coverage available? No games to stream or watch.
Next action: Matches resume again in early August when PKL Season 12 kicks off.

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Telangana Kabaddi Scam: Ex-player Thota Suresh filed an FIR accusing the Telangana State Kabaddi Association’s secretary and treasurer of embezzling ₹1.3 crore—funds allegedly diverted from district tournaments and sponsor contributions .

Murder of National Player Sonu Nolta: Panchkula police are still searching for three suspects connected to the June 5 shooting outside Amravati Mall. One suspect, Sameer Khan, has been arrested; the remaining accused remain at large

U‑18 Nationals in Haridwar: Maharashtra’s boys and girls squad began the Under‑18 nationals with a commanding 50–16 victory over Jharkhand in Haridwar
Beach Kabaddi Championship (Andhra Pradesh): Rajasthan men’s team reached the finals of the 12th edition at Machilipatnam, ultimately securing the silver medal after a 42–32 loss in the final

World Super Kabaddi League (WSKL): Launched today, this franchise-based global league backed by the International Kabaddi Federation features 60–70% foreign players and aims for Olympic inclusion, with its inaugural season planned for February–March 2026 in Dubai
Asia–Oceania Championships: India has been confirmed to host the Asia‑Oceania Kabaddi Championships (August 13–17, 2025) in Hyderabad under World Kabaddi’s sanction

Area	Update
Corruption	Telangana scam FIR filed
Crime	National player shot—police ongoing investigation
Youth Competition	Maharashtra dominant win in U‑18 nationals
Beach Kabaddi	Rajasthan men finish runner‑up at 12th Andhra Beach Cup
Global Expansion	WSKL launch and IOC ambition; Asia–Oceania event set for Hyderabad