The electrifying atmosphere at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune, Maharashtra, set the stage for the showdown of the Krantijyot Mahila Pratishthan Yuva Kabaddi Series (Men’s) Inter District Youth League 2024. Fans were treated not only to a display of exceptional kabaddi skills but also to the presence of esteemed personalities. With Chief Guest Rupali Chakankar (President of KMP) and dignitaries; BC Ramesh (Arjuna Awardee-2001), Milind Bhoi (Founder of BHOI Foundation), Datta Kojinkar (Chairman Vipassana Centre, Pune), and Anirban Mukherjee (CEO Miniorange Security Solutions) gracing the occasion, the final match between Ahmednagar District and Palghar District unfolded amidst a buzz of anticipation.
Ahmednagar emerged victorious in a dominant fashion, overpowering Palghar with a commanding scoreline of 41-17. Their stellar performance throughout the tournament had been remarkable, with Ahmednagar remaining undefeated, save for a tied match, showcasing their exceptional prowess in the sport. Aditya Shinde emerged as the star of the final match, exhibiting a stellar raiding performance that earned him a remarkable Super 10, accumulating an impressive 12 raid points. His exceptional display rightfully earned him the title of the Best Raider of the Final Match. Sanket Khalate, with his impeccable defensive skills, was honored as the Best Defender of the Final Match. Celebrations were for Ahmednagar as they not only secured victory in this edition of the tournament but also etched their name in history by successfully defending their title, following in the footsteps of the illustrious Hampi Heroes.
Tournament Awards:
Most effective Raider - Abhiraj Pawar (Sangli)
Most effective Defender - Sanket Khalate (Ahmednagar)
Do-or-Die Specialist - Jayesh Mahajan (Nandurbar)
Super Tackle Specialist - Rupesh Salunkhe (Mumbai)
Super Raid Specialist - Prafull Zaware (Ahmednagar)
Multi-point Raid Specialist - Raj Acharya (Mumbai)
Best Raider - Prafull Zaware (Ahmednagar)
Best Defender - Dadaso Pujari (Kolhapur)
Best Technical Official - Akshay Desai
As the curtains draw on yet another thrilling edition of the Krantijyot Mahila Pratishthan Yuva Kabaddi Series, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the saga of kabaddi excellence, already anticipating the excitement and drama that future tournaments will undoubtedly bring.
