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Indian women's kabaddi team win second straight World Cup; PM Modi sends wishes: ‘Their victory will inspire countless youngsters’
Fpsports •‘Congratulations to our Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team for making the nation proud by winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2025,’ PM wrote on X.
Pro Kabaddi League becomes only the second Indian sports league to achieve unique feat after hosting 12th season
Fpsports •From 326K subscribers in 2020 to over one million in 2025, Pro Kabaddi League's YouTube growth is a testament to the power of consistent storytelling, data-backed creativity, and community building.
India captain refuses handshake with Pakistan counterpart at Asian Youth Games kabaddi match as snub continues; watch video
Fpsports •Another Indian captain has now decided to boycott handshakes against Pakistan as tension flared during an Asian Youth Games kabaddi match.
Pullela Gopichand on the surprising link between Badminton and Kabaddi: 'The presence of mind to identify gaps is...'
Fpsports •Legendary badminton coach Pullela Gopichand spoke on the similarities between kabaddi and badminton, saying that agility and presence of mind are equally crucial in both sports.
P Gopichand, Dhanraj Pillay and other sporting icons to kick off Pro Kabaddi League 2025 on National Sports Day
Fpsports •Besides badminton legend Pullela Gopichand and hockey icon Dhanraj Pillay, legendary kabaddi player Pardeep Narwal and cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi will share the stage on the occasion of National Sports Day to get the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League underway.
Pro Kabaddi League: PKL Season 12 to adopt new format with Golden Raid rule, revamped playoffs
•Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 will kick off on August 29 with a new format and revamped playoffs. The season will feature 108 matches across Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi.
Suhail Chandhok exclusive on growing a team in non-cricket market: 'We are a nation that loves heroes, not necessarily the sport'
Vishal Tiwari •U Mumba CEO and TV presenter Suhail Chandhok, in this exclusive chat with Firstpost, spoke about the challenges he faces as sports administrator, India's sporting culture and the future of Indian sports.
Kabaddi meets Hockey: PKL team Gujarat Giants and Indian Men’s Hockey Team come together for special crossover in Bengaluru
Fpsports •In what was a cross-learning experience, players and coaches discussed the shared physical and tactical demands of hockey and kabaddi, including strength, speed, agility, and tactical awareness.
Gujarat Giants name Jaivir Sharma as head coach ahead of PKL 2025 Player Auction
Fpsports •Gujarat Giants new head coach Jaivir Sharma has helped the Indian team win multiple gold medals at prestigious international events, including the Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup and multiple marquee kabaddi championships.
PKL 2025: Player auction on 31 May & 1 June; Bengal Warriorz appoint Naveen Kumar as head coach
Fpsports •The PKL Season 12 player auction is scheduled to take place on 31 May and 1 June 2025 in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Bengal Warriorz have appointed veteran Naveen Kumar as their new head coach ahead of the new Pro Kabaddi season.