Kabaddi Titans Clash: 71st Senior National Championship Ignites in Cuttack

The 71st Senior National Men's Kabaddi Championship kicked off on February 20, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. Thirty teams, including defending champions Haryana and runners-up Railways, are competing for glory across eight pools. Star players like Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, and Ashu Malik are in action, elevating the tournament's excitement. The championship showcases Odisha's rich cultural heritage, with performances of traditional dances like Gotipua and Sambalpuri. As the group stage concludes today, teams are vying for the 16 coveted pre-quarter-final spots, promising intense matches ahead of the knockout rounds on February 22-23.

 

Sources: Pro Kabaddi, The Hans India, Sportskeeda