Riding on raider Dhanasekar Malayali’s excellent efficiency, Palani Tuskers overcame Murthal Magnets 44-41 in an exhilarating ultimate to emerge champions within the Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 on the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Puducherry. The younger left-raider scored 12 factors in a nail-biting ultimate that went to a five-raids decider after the match ended on degree phrases in full-time. Both groups additionally earned an equal variety of factors within the further time to drive the match into the decider the place Palani Tuskers reigned supreme by 8-5 with their elegant attacking show.

Raider Kiruba Balanurugan and defender P. Rajith Ponlingan contributed to the champion facet with seven raid factors and 4 deal with factors, respectively.

The thrilling encounter was witnessed by N Rangaswamy, Chief Minister UT of Pondicherry together with Yuva Kabaddi Series co-founders Vikas Gautam and Suhail Chandhok, additionally the CEO of U Mumba’s Pro Kabaddi crew.

“EaseMyTrip Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 marked the 7th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series. The tournament is known for the rise of young stars and this edition was no different with the rising stars like Rohit from Murthal Magnets, Sakthivel from Palani Tuskers, and Srinath from Vijaynagara Veers. Each edition of the series brings surprises, and this one was no different with the electrifying finale between Palani and Murthal leaving a lasting impression,” commented Vikas Gautam after the ultimate.

Palani Tuskers bagged a complete money prize of Rs 20 lakh after successful the ultimate, whereas Murthal Magnets received Rs 10 lakh with a runners-up end for the second time in a row. Panchala Pride claimed the third place with Rs 5 lakh money prize.

Meanwhile, Murthal Magnets’ Rohit Rathee and Sonu Rathee had been adjudged as the very best raider and finest defender of the match, respectively. They each obtained money prizes of Rs 50,000 every.

The Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 witnessed a complete of 120 high-intensity matches with 240 gamers from 12 totally different states like Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Haryana, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir taking part within the match, a launch stated.

Top Six Teams:

Champions – Palani Tuskers

Runner – Up – Murthal Magnets

third Position – Panchala Pride

4th Position – Aravalli Arrows

fifth Position – Vijayanagara Veers

sixth Position – Chola Veerans

Tournament Awards

1. Best Raider of the Tournament: Rohit Rathee, Murthal Magnets| Prize Money Rs 50,000

2. Best Defender of the Tournament: Sonu Rathee, Murthal Magnets | Prize Money Rs 50,000

3. Most Effective Raider: Raju Galla, Vijayanagara Veers

4. Most Effective Defender: Sakthivel Thangavelu, Palani Tuskers

5. Do Or Die Specialist: Ganesh Ramawat, Vijayanagara Veers

6. Super Raid Specialist: Rakesh Gowda, Hampi Heroes

7. Super Tackle Specialist: Anuj Saini, Aravalli Arrows

8. Multi Point Raid Specialist: Ankit Saharwa, Murthal Magnets.

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