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Noida, Jan 8 (IANS) Ganga Kings of Mirzapur prevailed over Gazab Ghaziabad and derailed their hopes of making it to the top-four stage of Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) in Noida on Thursday.The opening match of Do-or-Die Week on Day 15 of UPKL Season 2 carried high stakes for both sides, as Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, already out of the top-four race, took on Gazab Ghaziabad, who entered the contest placed fourth and needing a win to secure their playoff position.The contest be…

Noida, Jan 5 (IANS) Sangam Challengers produced a composed and resilient performance to defeat Kanpur Warriors 37–32 in the opening match of Day 12 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2, registering their third consecutive win and moving up from seventh position to second place on the league table.The crucial encounter, played during what is shaping up to be a do-or-die week in the league, was witnessed by television actors Anup Upadhyay and Vishwajeet Soni, who were present at t…

Noida, Jan 2 (IANS) In a contest that will be remembered as one of the most intense matches of the tournament, Yamuna Yoddhas defeated JD Noida Ninjas in the second tie-breaker of the season after the teams were locked 42–42 at the end of regulation time in the first match on Day 9 in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 at the Noida Stadium in Noida on Friday.From the opening exchanges, the match unfolded as a high-quality battle of equals, with both teams responding raid for raid…

Noida, Jan 1 (IANS) The New Year began the same way the previous one ended for Lucknow Lions as they delivered another commanding performance to defeat Awadh Ramdoots 48–33 in the opening match on the eighth day of Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Thursday.Lucknow Lions once again showcased why they are regarded as the most complete unit in the league, combining sharp raiding with disciplined defence to control proceedings from the out…

Noida, Dec 31 (IANS) Purvanchal Panthers produced their most complete performance of the season to defeat Brij Stars 48–35 in the opening match of the day at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) on Wednesday.The match began with both teams raiding efficiently, keeping the contest evenly poised in the early stages. The key moment of the first half came when Purvanchal Panthers inflicted an all-out on Brij Stars, which helped them build momentum. Raider…

Noida, Dec 30 (IANS) Kanpur Warriors staged a strong second-half comeback, while Lucknow Lions continued with their unbeaten run with another dominant display on the sixth day of Season 2 in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Tuesday.In the opening match of the day that produced contrasting results, Kanpur Warriors scored a hard-fought 35–30 victory over Aligarh Tigers.Aligarh Tigers, playing without key raider Vinay, were led by Kunal Bhati, who pr…

Noida, Dec 29 (IANS) Ganga Kings of Mirzapur finally opened their account in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) season 2, registering a hard-fought two-point victory over JD Noida Ninjas in the opening match of day 5 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The contest began on an even footing, with both teams trading points in the early exchanges. JD Noida Ninjas gradually gained control in the first half through aggressive raiding and went into halftime holding an eight-point lead, driven largely by …

Noida, Dec 28 (IANS) Purvanchal Panthers pulled off a narrow 38–37 victory over Aligarh Tigers in a fiercely-contested encounter on Day 4 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 at the Noida Stadium in Noida on Sunday.The match began with Aligarh Tigers showing strong defensive intent, forcing an early all-out to take control. Purvanchal Panthers regrouped quickly and responded with an all-out effort of their own, bringing the contest back on level terms. Young raider Himesh Tewati…

Noida, Dec 25 (IANS) Noida Ninjas made a winning start in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), which commenced on Thursday at the Noida Indoor Stadium, marking an exciting start to the new season.In the opening match of the season, JD Noida Ninjas defeated Kanpur Warriors by a narrow margin of 39–36 in a closely contested encounter on Thursday evening. Kanpur Warriors put up a strong performance, accumulating 36 points through a combination of raid points, tackle points, and bo…