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Karnataka, Delhi, Haryana Dominate Opening Day of Women's Kabaddi Nationals

The 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship began in Hyderabad with eight matches across various pools. Karnataka delivered the most dominant performance, defeating Manipur by a massive 100-8 margin on the opening day. Several players, including Karthika R of Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh's Chhaya, posted impressive individual scoring performances. The tournament features many members of India's recent World Cup-winning team and serves as a key evaluation ahead of the Asian Games.

Key Points: Women's Kabaddi Nationals: Karnataka, Delhi, Haryana Win Big

  • Karnataka crushes Manipur 100-8
  • Delhi, Haryana post big opening wins
  • World Cup team members in action
  • Individual stars shine on Day 1
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Women's Sr Kabaddi Nationals: Karnataka, Delhi, Haryana start with wins on Day 1

Day 1 results of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship. Karnataka, Delhi, Haryana start with big wins. Top scorers named.

"the tournament is likely to be key in evaluating team combinations for the Asian Games - Report"

Hyderabad, Jan 28

The 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship kicked off at the Balayogi Stadium on Tuesday, featuring a series of decisive wins on the opening day. This four-day event began on January 27 and will conclude on January 30.

Soon after India's Women's Kabaddi World Cup victory, the championship features many members of the world champion team competing against each other while representing their states and institutional teams.

On Day 1, eight matches took place across Pools A to H, with Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Chhattisgarh all winning their opening fixtures.

In Pool A, Delhi won 61-14 against Jammu & Kashmir. In Pool B, Himachal Pradesh started with a 49-24 victory over Assam. Rajasthan achieved a 44-21 win over Telangana, the hosts, in Pool C. Haryana also made a strong debut, beating Jharkhand 62-16 in Pool D.

Pool F saw Tamil Nadu secure a 57-26 victory over Uttarakhand, while in Pool G, Chandigarh defeated West Bengal 72-19. In Pool E, Chhattisgarh narrowly beat Kerala 43-36 in the day's closest match, and Karnataka ended Day 1 with the largest margin so far, defeating Manipur 100-8 in Pool H.

Several players showcased impressive individual performances on the opening day. Karnataka's Hamshitha GM and Harshitha M led their team with 15 and 14 raid points respectively. Karthika R from Tamil Nadu was the day's top scorer with 18 raid points, and Chhattisgarh's Chhaya added 16 raid points in her team's victory.

On Day 1, Pushpa from Himachal Pradesh, with 13 raid points, and Raj Rani from Haryana, with 11 raid points, were among the players to score Super 10s, showcasing the strong attacking talent across the teams.

The championship includes 378 players from 28 teams, which consist of state associations and institutional units. With several members of the Indian women's kabaddi team, victorious at the Women's Kabaddi World Cup in November 2025, participating, the tournament is likely to be key in evaluating team combinations for the Asian Games scheduled to take place in Japan later this year.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great coverage! But I wish there was more live streaming or TV coverage for these nationals. Kabaddi is our indigenous sport and our women are world champions. They deserve a bigger platform and more visibility.
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Karthik V
Hamshitha GM and Harshitha M from Karnataka! 🔥 What a duo. And Karthika R from TN with 18 points. The talent pool is incredible. This is perfect preparation for the Asian Games. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Following this from Canada. It's amazing to see the depth in women's kabaddi in India. 378 players from 28 teams is a massive tournament. The close match between Chhattisgarh and Kerala (43-36) sounds like it was thrilling!
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Aman W
As a sports enthusiast, I appreciate the detailed stats. However, I feel the article could have given a bit more context about the institutional teams playing. Which ones are they? Railways? Police? That info adds a lot.
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Nisha Z
Heartening to see teams from all corners of India - from Jammu & Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. This sport truly unites us. All the best to all the players for the rest of the tournament! 💪

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