There were surprises, Uttar Pradesh knocking out defending champions Services in a high-scoring match. And there was high drama, Railways and Chandigarh tied at 38-38 before the game was decided in a tense tie-breaker.
Indian Railways secured the 72nd Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championship 2026 trophy on Friday at the Sama Indoor Stadium, Vadodara, after beating Maharashtra 49-31 in the final.
The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara featured another round of dominant victories and close contests as teams across Pools intensified the battle for knockout qualification.
The opening day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara witnessed several commanding performances on Tuesday, with a mix of experienced players and emerging talents making strong starts to their campaigns.
The 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 is all set to take place at the Sama Indoor Complex, Vadodara, from February 24 to 27, according to a release.
The league phase laid a solid foundation for the tournament. Indian Railways, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu emerged as the most consistent teams across pools, combining structured defence with effective raiding units.
The knockout phase of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship began at the Balayogi Stadium on Thursday following the conclusion of the league stage, with several teams booking their places in the quarterfinals through the pre-quarterfinal round, according to a release.
The 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship began at the Balayogi Stadium on Tuesday with a series of decisive results on the opening day. The four-day competition started on January 27 and will run until January 30.
BJP leader Mahendra Nath Pandey, attending the ongoing 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, said that under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, Varanasi is gaining recognition nationally and globally in culture, religion, infrastructure and now sports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conferencing, extending greetings to players from across the country and underlining the role of sports in nation-building.
The inaugural ceremony will be held at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi, marking the start of the week-long tournament, which will run from January 4 to January 11. The prestigious national event will see participation from more than 1,000 players competing across 58 teams r
According to an official release, the tournament, held from 4th to 11th January, will feature participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing across 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competiti