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NDTV
10-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 To Kickstart From August 29
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) announced on Wednesday that Season 12 of the competition will commence on Friday, August 29. Season 12 will see reigning champions Haryana Steelers return to defend their maiden title, following their spectacular victory in Season 11. The competitive balance of the league continues to showcase the unpredictability that has made PKL one of India's most exciting sporting spectacles. With all twelve franchises strengthening their squads through the recently concluded auction, the upcoming season promises to deliver unprecedented levels of competition and entertainment. The venues and other details for Season 12 will be announced soon. Commenting on the commencement of season 12, Anupam Goswami, Business Head - Mashal & League Commissioner - Pro Kabaddi, stated as quoted by PKL press release, "We are thrilled to unveil the commencement date for PKL Season 12. Following a record-breaking Player Auction, which saw 10 players cross the INR 1 crore mark, we have set a foundation for what promises to be our most competitive season yet. We look forward to bringing fans another thrilling chapter of kabaddi action." The highly anticipated Pro Kabaddi League season 12 Player Auction took place in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1, where a record-breaking 10 players secured contracts exceeding Rs. 1 crore, setting a new benchmark for the competition. Under the aegis and sanction from the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), Mashal Sports and JioStar have built PKL into one of India's most successful sports leagues. The Pro Kabaddi League has transformed India's indigenous sport of Kabaddi and its athletes on the national and global stage. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Pro Kabaddi League 12 to start on August 29
The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League will commence on August 29, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League will commence on August 29, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The new season will see the reigning champions, Haryana Steelers, return to defend their maiden title win from last year. "With all 12 franchises strengthening their squads through the recently concluded auction, the upcoming season promises to deliver unprecedented levels of competition and entertainment," the organisers said. The venues and other details will be announced soon, event organisers Mashal Sports said. The auction for season 12 took place in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1, where a record-breaking 10 players secured contracts exceeding ₹1 crore, setting a new benchmark for the competition.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Pro Kabaddi League: PKL season 12 set to start from August 29
The start date for the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has been announced on Wednesday, July 9. The 12th edition of the tournament on Friday, August 29 ,with 12 teams battling it out for the title. The Haryana Steelers will be aiming to defend their crown after a brilliant season 11. The venues and the entire schedule of the league will be announced in due course. Commenting on the commencement of Season 12, Mr. Anupam Goswami, Business Head – Mashal & League Commissioner - Pro Kabaddi, stated, that the record-breaking auction means that the upcoming campaign could be the most competitive one to date. advertisement'We are thrilled to unveil the commencement date for PKL Season 12. Following a record-breaking Player Auction, which saw 10 players cross the INR 1 crore mark, we have set a foundation for what promises to be our most competitive season yet. We look forward to bringing fans another thrilling chapter of kabaddi action,' read the statement. The auction, which took place on May 31 and June 1, saw 10 players get sold for one-crore mark, setting a new benchmark for the competition. PKL Season 12: Full SquadsUP YoddhasMahender Singh, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Dong Geon Lee, Sumit, Bhavani Rajput, Sahul Kumar, Surender Gill, Ashu Singh, Hitesh, Gagana Gowda HR, Shivam Chaudhary, Jayesh Vikas Mahajan, Gangaram, Sachin, Keshav Kumar, Ronak, Pranay Vinay RaneU MumbaRinku Sharma, Mohammad Ghorbani, Parvesh Bhainswal, Ravi, Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi, Sandeep Kumar, Aanil Mohan, Sunil Kumar, Rohit, Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh, Satish Kannan; Mukilan Shanmugam; Ajit Chouhan, Deepak Kundu, Lokesh Ghosliya, Sunny, AmarjeetTelugu TitansBharat, Vijay Malik, Shubham Shinde, Amirhossein Ejlali, Ganesh Parki, Ashish Narwal, Jai Bhagwan, Manjeet, Rahul Dagar, Shankar Bhimraj Gadai, Ajit Pandurang Pawar, Ankit, Praful Sudam Zaware, Sagar, Chetan Sahu, Nitin, Rohit, AmanTamil ThalaivasPawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Alireza Khalili, Moein Shafaghi, Himanshu, Sagar, Nitesh Kumar, Narender, Ronak, Vishal Chahal, Aashish, Anuj Kaluram Gawade, Dhiraj Ravindra Bailmare, Mohit, Suresh JadhavPuneri PaltanSachin Tanwar, Milad Mohajer, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Gurdeep, Mod. Amaan, Stuwart Singh, Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Dadaso Shivaji Pujari, Aditya Tushar Shinde, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rohan TuparePatna PiratesDeepak Singh, Ankit Jaglan, Sanket Sawant, Maninder Singh, Amin Ghorbani, Mandeep, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Sudhakar M, Ayan, Navdeep, Deepak, Sahil Patil, Sombir, Balasaheb Shahaji JadhavJaipur Pink PanthersNitin Kumar, Manjeet Dahiya, Ali Samadi Choubtarash, Nitin Rawal, Aashish, Uday Parte, Reza Mirbagheri, Abhishek KS, Ronak Singh, Nitin Kumar, Sombir, Ritik Sharma, Mohit, Vinay, MeetuHaryana SteelersNaveen Kumar, Shahan Sha Mohammed, Ghanshyam Roka Magar, Ashish, Hardeep, Ritik, Zubair, Rahul Sethpal, Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare, Jaideep, Jaya Soorya NS, Vishal S. Tate, Sahil, Manikandan N, Vikas Ramadas Jadhav, Mayank Saini, SachinGujarat GiantsM. Shadloui, Milad Jabbari, Nitin Panwar, Rohit Kumar, Lucky Sharma, Shubham, Himanshu Yadav, Amit, Sumit, K. Harish, Himanshu Singh, Himanshu; Parteek Dahiya, Rakesh, Visvanth V, Ajith V Kumar, AnkitadvertisementDabang Delhi KCFazel Atrachali, Ashu Malik, Amir Hossein Bastami, Mohit, Surjeet Singh, Navin, Ashish Kumar Sangwan, Saurabh Nandal, Gaurav Chhillar, Akshit, Neeraj Narwal, Sandeep, Mohit, Anil Gurjar, Arkam Shaikh, Vijay, Ajinkya Ashok Pawar, AmitBengaluru BullsAnkush, Yogesh Bijender Dahiya, Sanjay, Ahmadreza Asgari, Alireza Mirzaeian, Dheeraj, Manish, Akash Santosh Shinde, Sachin, Chandranaik M, Lucky Kumar, Manjeet, Pankaj, Sahil Suhas Rane, Shubham Rahate, Shubham Bitake, Shubham Rahate, Amit Singh Thakur, MahipalBengal WarriorzDevank Dalal, Nitesh Kumar, Jang Kun Lee, Omid Khojasteh Mohammadshah, Ashish, Parteek, Matyu Kadam, Himanshu, Sandeep, Ankit, Harander, Vishwas S, Yash Malik, Manjeet, Deep Kumar, Sushil Kambrekar, Mandeep, Moolchandra Singh- Ends
NDTV
22-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Want To Become A Champion Again": Naveen Kumar Joins Haryana Steelers For PKL 12
In one of the most exciting moves during the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 Player Auction, legendary raider Naveen Kumar has signed with defending champions Haryana Steelers for Rs 1.20 Crores, marking his much-anticipated return to his home state and setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying season. The PKL Season 8 champion, who amassed 1102 Raid Points for Dabang Delhi K.C. during his stellar six-season tenure, entered the PKL Player Auction for the very first time since making his debut. He expressed his joy at wearing the Steelers jersey. "I always thought I should play for Haryana Steelers, and finally I have become part of this team," Kumar said following the auction, as quoted by the PKL press release. "The entire team and management have placed their trust in me, and I want to justify that faith. This is a champion team, and I want to become a champion again," he added. Kumar's acquisition makes him one of the 10 crorepatis from the PKL 12 auction, underlining his status as one of the most valuable players in the league. With his experience in the PKL as well as with the Services kabaddi team, he brings unparalleled experience to a squad already brimming with young talent like Vinay, Shivam Patare, and Vishal Tate. Speaking about joining forces with the defending champions, Kumar emphasised the team's championship mentality. "We are the defending champions, and all players share the same winning mentality. We play as a cohesive unit. We have the confidence and belief that we will perform even better than last season and give our absolute best for the team," he asserted. The Naveen Express is particularly excited about working under head coach Manpreet Singh, whose passionate coaching style has become legendary in PKL circles. "Manpreet sir was an excellent player and is now an outstanding coach - we've all heard about his reputation and seen his work. He's passionate and aggressive in his approach because he constantly motivates his players. He brings tremendous energy, and his methods are exceptional. I'm really excited to play under his guidance," Kumar noted. The signing represents more than just a strategic acquisition for the Steelers - it's a homecoming for Kumar, who is eager to contribute to his home state's continued success. "Playing for my home state means I need to give even more than my best," he declared with determination. "This season is going to be incredible. It's going to be absolutely fantastic!" Kumar concluded. As PKL Season 12 approaches, the addition of Naveen Kumar to an already formidable Haryana Steelers lineup has sent excitement levels soaring among fans. With the team now complete, the defending champions appear well-positioned to make another serious title run.
India Gazette
22-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"I Want to Become a Champion Again": Naveen Kumar Joins Haryana Steelers for PKL 12
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): In one of the most exciting moves during the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 Player Auction, legendary raider Naveen Kumar has signed with defending champions Haryana Steelers for Rs 1.20 Crores, marking his much-anticipated return to his home state and setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying season. The PKL Season 8 champion, who amassed 1102 Raid Points for Dabang Delhi K.C. during his stellar six-season tenure, entered the PKL Player Auction for the very first time since making his debut. He expressed his joy at wearing the Steelers jersey. 'I always thought I should play for Haryana Steelers, and finally I have become part of this team,' Kumar said following the auction, as quoted by the PKL press release. 'The entire team and management have placed their trust in me, and I want to justify that faith. This is a champion team, and I want to become a champion again,' he added. Kumar's acquisition makes him one of the 10 crorepatis from the PKL 12 auction, underlining his status as one of the most valuable players in the league. With his experience in the PKL as well as with the Services kabaddi team, he brings unparalleled experience to a squad already brimming with young talent like Vinay, Shivam Patare, and Vishal Tate. Speaking about joining forces with the defending champions, Kumar emphasised the team's championship mentality. 'We are the defending champions, and all players share the same winning mentality. We play as a cohesive unit. We have the confidence and belief that we will perform even better than last season and give our absolute best for the team,' he asserted. The Naveen Express is particularly excited about working under head coach Manpreet Singh, whose passionate coaching style has become legendary in PKL circles. 'Manpreet sir was an excellent player and is now an outstanding coach - we've all heard about his reputation and seen his work. He's passionate and aggressive in his approach because he constantly motivates his players. He brings tremendous energy, and his methods are exceptional. I'm really excited to play under his guidance,' Kumar noted. The signing represents more than just a strategic acquisition for the Steelers - it's a homecoming for Kumar, who is eager to contribute to his home state's continued success. 'Playing for my home state means I need to give even more than my best,' he declared with determination. 'This season is going to be incredible. It's going to be absolutely fantastic!' Kumar concluded. As PKL Season 12 approaches, the addition of Naveen Kumar to an already formidable Haryana Steelers lineup has sent excitement levels soaring among fans. With the team now complete, the defending champions appear well-positioned to make another serious title run. (ANI)
