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Railways, Haryana Storm into Women's National Kabaddi Quarterfinals

The knockout stage of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship commenced in Hyderabad following the league phase. Top teams like Indian Railways and Haryana secured convincing victories in the pre-quarterfinals to advance. Players like Tamil Nadu's Karthika R and Chandigarh's Monika have been standout performers in raiding and defense, respectively. The tournament will conclude with the semifinals and final scheduled for January 30.

Key Points: Women's National Kabaddi: Teams Reach Quarterfinals

  • Knockout phase begins in Hyderabad
  • Railways, Haryana post big wins
  • Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh secure quarterfinal spots
  • Semifinals and final set for January 30
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Railways, Haryana among teams reaching quarterfinals of 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship

Indian Railways, Haryana, Maharashtra, and others advance to the quarterfinals of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship in Hyderabad.

"Haryana produced a strong performance to defeat Vidarbha 50-19. - Championship Release"

Hyderabad, January 29

The knockout phase of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship began at the Balayogi Stadium on Thursday following the conclusion of the league stage, with several teams booking their places in the quarterfinals through the pre-quarterfinal round, according to a release.

At the end of the group phase, Indian Railways, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Vidarbha, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan qualified for the pre-quarterfinal stage, setting up an intense evening of knockout action.

In the pre-quarterfinals, Indian Railways advanced with a 46-27 win over Karnataka, while Maharashtra edged past Goa 42-36. Madhya Pradesh registered a 41-36 victory against Delhi, and Haryana produced a strong performance to defeat Vidarbha 50-19.

Chandigarh secured its quarterfinal spot with a 45-39 win over Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu completed the list of confirmed qualifiers with a 34-30 victory against Rajasthan. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh completed the Quarterfinal line-up, with Punjab defeating hosts Telangana 42-25 in Pre-Quarterfinal 7 and Himachal Pradesh registering a 67-22 win over Gujarat in Pre-Quarterfinal 8.

Tamil Nadu's Karthika R continued her strong run with consistent raiding returns through the league phase, while Uttarakhand's Bhumika and Chhattisgarh's Chhaya were among the most active attackers across matches. On the defensive side, Chandigarh's Monika stood out with a high tackle success rate, while Gujarat's Ghadhavi Sabhai and Madhya Pradesh's Muskan Sharma made key contributions.

The semifinals and final of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship will be played on January 30.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Haryana with a massive 50-19 win! Not surprised, they produce such tough players. The future of women's kabaddi looks very bright. All the best to all teams for the semis!
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Karthik V
Great to see coverage of the National Championship. However, I wish the matches were broadcast on a major sports channel. These athletes deserve a bigger platform and more visibility.
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Sarah B
Amazing performance by Himachal Pradesh! 67-22 is a huge margin. Shoutout to players like Karthika R and Monika who are getting recognized. Women in sport are inspiring the next generation. 👏
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Aman W
Tough luck for Karnataka and Delhi. The competition is really fierce. Hope the final tomorrow is a nail-biter! Kabaddi is more thrilling than many international sports, honestly.
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Nisha Z
As a Maharashtrian, very happy our team made it through! 42-36 was a close one against Goa. The article mentions many talented players from smaller states too, which is great for the sport's growth across India.

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