Day 1 results of 72nd Senior National Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026; Chandigarh, Services & 14 other teams emerge victorious

Some outstanding matches took place on Day 1 of the 72nd Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026.

The opening day of the 72nd Senior National 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.

A total of 29 teams, divided into eight pools, are participating in the championship. 8 matches were played on Day 1 across Pools A to H, with Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Indian Railways, and Gujarat registering victories in their respective fixtures.

The day was also highlighted by notable individual performances, with Gujarat’s Mitesh Prajapati scoring 21 points to play a decisive role in his team’s victory. Vidarbha’s Adesh Warkhade also stood out with an impressive 28-point effort, though the team fell short in a closely contested four-point defeat.

In Pool A, Chandigarh displayed complete dominance, recording a 44-point win with a 76–32 victory over Jharkhand. The Pool B encounter saw last year’s runners-up, Indian Railways, produce another strong performance as they defeated Odisha 73–23 by a 50-point margin.

Narendra Kandola scored 16 points and ensured his team maintained a comfortable lead with their impressive win.

The Pool C match between Punjab and Gujarat turned out to be a closely fought contest, with Gujarat edging past Punjab 46–44. In Pool D, Tamil Nadu delivered one of the most dominant performances of the day, overpowering Manipur 75–16 to seal a 59-point win.

The other match in the pool saw Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha involved in a tight contest, with Uttar Pradesh recording a narrow four-point victory. UP Captain Arjun Deshwal, who starred for Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, scored 15 points and led his team to victory.

In Pool E, Haryana emerged victorious against Andhra Pradesh, registering a 49–32 win. The second match of Pool E saw Jammu & Kashmir defeat Telangana 43–34. The Pool F contest between Kerala and Bihar also produced a close encounter, with Bihar securing a three-point win.

Action will continue later in the day with eight more matches on the schedule, including appearances by Maharashtra and Services.

Day 1 Results-

Tuesday, February 24

• Pool A – Chandigarh 76–32 Jharkhand
• Pool B – Indian Railways 73–23 Odisha
• Pool C – Punjab 44-46 Gujarat
• Pool D – Tamil Nadu 75–16 Manipur
• Pool D – Uttar Pradesh 49-45 Vidharbha
• Pool E – Telangana 34-43 Jammu & Kashmir
• Pool F – Haryana 49–32 Andhra
• Pool F – Bihar 35-32 Kerala
• Pool F – Rajasthan 79-28 Chhatisagarh
• Pool G – Maharashtra 52-37 Delhi
• Pool G – Karnataka 88-23 Tripura
• Pool H – Goa 56-42 Bengal
• Pool H – Madhya Pradesh 64-33 Uttarakhand
• Pool A – Services 71-24 Jharkhand
• Pool B – Odisha 35-53 Pondicherry
• Pool C – Punjab 33-51 Himachal Pradesh

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