Yuva Kabaddi Series: Division 2 matches gets underway in Coimbatore with action-packed performances

Yuva Kabaddi

Coimbatore, December 23, 2024: The 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series kicked off its highly anticipated Division 2 matches on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Following a successful Division 3 campaign, the day’s action provided plenty of thrills, with four exciting matches packed with high-energy performances.

The first match of the day saw UP Falcons put on a dominant display to defeat Sindh Sonics 53-30. The Falcons were in control throughout the match, with Rachit Yadav and Ashish Bhati both registering Super 10s, while Ayush Kumar secured a High 5. On the other hand, Sindh Sonics struggled with their defense, despite a strong performance from Balraj Singh, who registered eight raid points.

In what turned out to be a thrilling contest, the Hampi Heroes defeated Delhi Dhurandhars 32-29 in a closely fought encounter. The match, originally scheduled for an earlier time, had to be rescheduled and started at 2:15 PM. Hampi’s victory was built on an all-round effort. Someshwara Darshan starred in the raiding department, contributing eight raid points, while Darshan R got a crucial High 5 in defense. For Delhi, Anuj Negi’s Super 10 and Nishant Bhati’s High 5 went in vain as they were unable to hold on to their lead from the first half.

Yuva Kabaddi the third match of the day witnessed Chola Veerans emerge victorious over Chandigarh Chargers with a 34-27 scoreline. The match was evenly poised with 12 minutes left, but a late burst from the Veerans saw them seize control. A Balabharathi led the charge with seven tackle points, while the team received valuable contributions from multiple raiders to finish strong. Despite a commendable effort from Nikesh, who scored eight raid points and two tackle points, the Chargers lacked sufficient support in crucial moments, ultimately succumbing to the Veerans’ all-round performance.