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Haryana, hosts Odisha start campaign with wins at 71st Kabaddi Nationals
Odisha got the better of Vidarbha in their opening match.
The opening day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships witnessed commanding performances across multiple pools, as Pro Kabaddi League stars showcased their prowess at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday.
The prestigious tournament has drawn together an impressive array of talent, including several PKL heroes who like Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, Mohit Goyat, Sunil Kumar and Naveen Kumar.
The championship features 30 teams divided into eight pools in the preliminary stage. Teams must top their respective pools to advance to the knockout rounds, ensuring intense competition from the outset.
Odisha 57-28 Vidarbha
The host state dominated their Pool F encounter against Vidarbha, with young sensation Rohit Raghav leading the charge. Odisha's commanding 29-point victory set a strong tone for their campaign.
Haryana 50-20 Telangana
The defending champions demonstrated their superiority with PKL stalwarts Ashu Malik and Mohit Goyat at the forefront, securing a dominant 50-20 victory over Telangana.
Railways 59-17 Manipur
Indian Railways, featuring Shubham Shinde and M Sudhakar, delivered a clinical performance in Pool B, overwhelming Manipur with their experience and skill.
Maharashtra 39-35 Kerala
In Pool C's thriller, Maharashtra, led by Akash Shinde, emerged victorious in a closely contested battle against Kerala.
Chandigarh 40-24 Gujarat
PKL superstar Pawan Sehrawat guided Chandigarh to a comfortable victory in Pool D, showcasing his raiding excellence.
Madhya Pradesh 59-35 Andhra Pradesh
The day concluded with Madhya Pradesh's impressive display against Andhra Pradesh in Pool D, highlighting their title credentials with aggressive gameplay.
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