The 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Vadodara witnessed a day filled with dominant victories and close contests among teams vying for knockout qualification. In Pool A, Andhra Pradesh narrowly defeated Telangana 47-45, while Haryana secured a commanding 49-18 win against Telangana in another match.
Moving to Pool B, Madhya Pradesh clinched a thrilling 35-34 victory over Goa, showcasing a strong performance in the closing moments to secure the win.
Tamil Nadu continued their impressive run in Pool C with a 40-21 win against Vidarbha, led by Sathish Kannan and Deepak S. Himachal Pradesh also emerged victorious in Pool C, defeating Gujarat 51-34 with a solid performance.
In Pool D, Uttar Pradesh dominated Manipur with a massive 70-33 win, showcasing a strong raiding game and defensive prowess.
Kerala triumphed over Chhattisgarh in Pool F with a 45-30 victory, displaying a balanced attacking strategy. Delhi outperformed Tripura in Pool H with a 64-42 win, led by Ashish and Himanshu Singh.
As the tournament progresses, teams are intensifying their efforts to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
