Unveiling Maharashtra's Kabaddi Talent: 2nd Krantijyoti Mahila Pratishthan Yuva Kabaddi Series 2024
by EVENTFAQS Bureau Entertainment | March 6, 2024 | News
Krantijyoti Mahila Pratishthan Yuva Kabaddi Series 2024
Talented kabaddi players from across Maharashtra are all-set to showcase their skills with the 2nd edition of Krantijyoti Mahila Pratishthan Yuva Kabaddi Series Inter District Youth League 2024 to be held at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi here from March 5 to April 6, 2024.
The high-octane Yuva Kabaddi Series is a premier all-year-round tournament that is known for hand-picking aspiring young kabaddi players and moulding them into future stars since its inception in 2022. Currently the tournament is organised under the aegis of the Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association and alongside Krantijyoti Mahila Pratishthan, who have a strong presence in the State.
The opening ceremony witnessed Hon’ble Shri Sanjay Bansode, Sports Minister, Govt. Of Maharashtra and Smt. Rupali Chakankar, Chairperson, Maharashtra Women Commission, President, NCP Women’s Wing and President of Krantijyot Mahila Pratishthan was also present as the special Women's Exhibition Match was held before the beginning of the Maharashtra leg from Tuesday.
A total of 16 teams, comprising over 200 under-23 players below 80 kg weight category, will face-off in an exciting custom-made tournament format that will give all teams a chance of making it to the final rounds of the month-long tournament that will witness a total of 125 matches played in three stages.
Vikas Gautam, CEO, Yuva Kabaddi Series said, “Our first Maharashtra exclusive edition held in April 2023 was a grand success and the response we got from across the state this year has been overwhelming. The primary goal of the Yuva Kabaddi Series is to shape the future of Indian kabaddi and the number of players graduating from the Series to the Pro Kabaddi League is a testament to the success of this program.”
He further added, “From among the 321 players who participated in the Maharashtra Exclusive Edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series in 2023, 14 have already been drafted in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024. Maharashtra has a rich history of kabaddi players and we are confident that the current edition of Yuva Kabaddi Series will unearth many more stars over the next one month.”
The high-octane Yuva Kabaddi Series is a premier all-year-round tournament that is known for hand-picking aspiring young kabaddi players & moulding them into future stars since its inception in 2022.