Archive · 5 Sep 2026
POWERGRID Inter-Regional Kabaddi Tournament Opens With Six Thrilling Matches
A national kabaddi tournament organized by POWERGRID has started in Hyderabad.
Twelve teams are taking part in the competition.
The teams are made up of 144 POWERGRID employees.
Six matches were played on the first day.
North Eastern Region won the closest game by just one point.
Northern Region-III had the biggest win, beating Eastern Region-II 46–17.
The tournament will last three days and continue through September 6.
POWERGRID organized the event with the Kabaddi Association of Telangana.
The POWERGRID Inter-Regional Kabaddi Tournament 2026 opened in Hyderabad with six matches.
North Eastern Region narrowly defeated Corporate Centre 47–46 in the closest match.
Southern Region-I, Northern Region-III, Western Region-II, Northern Region-II and Western Region-I also won.
The three-day tournament will continue through September 6 at Firefox Sports & Resorts in Moinabad.
The championship features 144 employee-players across 12 POWERGRID teams from establishments nationwide.
- Who
- Twelve POWERGRID teams, consisting of 144 employee-players, are competing.
- What
- The POWERGRID Inter-Regional Kabaddi Tournament 2026 began with six matches.
- When
- The tournament opened on Friday and will continue through September 6.
- Where
- The matches are being held at Firefox Sports & Resorts in Moinabad, Hyderabad.
- Why
- POWERGRID is hosting the three-day national kabaddi championship for teams representing its establishments nationwide.
- Organizer
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
- Tournament
- POWERGRID Inter-Regional Kabaddi Tournament 2026
- Venue
- Firefox Sports & Resorts, Moinabad, Hyderabad
- Duration
- Three days, continuing through September 6
- Teams
- 12 teams representing POWERGRID establishments nationwide
- Players
- 144 employee-players
- Opening-day matches
- Six closely contested matches