Services secured the 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship title by defeating Railways in a thrilling final match at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
The Services team emerged victorious from the tie-breaker match with a 30-30 (6-4) score demonstrating remarkable poise at the crucial moment of the game which remained uncertain until the end.
Services showed outstanding talent during the competition with Naveen Kumar as their lead player.
The final match showcased leading performers from India such as Railways’ energetic raider Pankaj Mohite and Parvesh Bhainswal who excelled defensively.
The defensive partnership between Jaideep Dahiya and Rahul Sethpal who won PKL season 11 showed critical importance during decisive moments.
Services reached the final through an outstanding 43-35 semifinal victory against Punjab while Railways earned their place with a dominant 42-34 win over Uttar Pradesh.