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Dabang Delhi K.C. Wins Second PKL Title in Tense Final
A team called Dabang Delhi K.C. just won a big kabaddi championship!
Some people didn't think they would win because they thought the players were too old or slow.
But the captain, Ashu Malik, and the coach, Joginder Narwal, believed in them.
Their star player, Fazel Atrachali, said that only winners are remembered, not those who play well.
Even though Ashu got hurt early in the season, he still played with passion.
The team had a good mix of experienced players like Fazel and Surjeet, and newer players like Saurabh and Akshit.
They followed their coach's plan very carefully.
In the final game against Puneri Paltan, they played hard and won by three points.
This is Delhi's second championship, and captain Fazel is now the most successful foreign player in the league's history.
Dabang Delhi K.C. clinched their second Pro Kabaddi League title by defeating Puneri Paltan 31-28.
The final match took place on Friday, October 31, at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium.
Captain Fazel Atrachali emphasized the importance of winning over just playing well, highlighting the team's champion mentality.
Head coach Joginder Narwal praised the team's unity and resilience, especially crediting the players' passion and adherence to strategy.
Key players for Delhi included Neeraj Narwal (8 points) and Ajinkya Pawar (6 points), while Puneri Paltan saw strong performances from Aditya Shinde (Super 10) and Abinesh Nadarajan (4 tackle points).
- Who
- Dabang Delhi K.C.
- What
- Won the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 title
- Where
- Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium
- When
- Friday, October 31
- Why
- Achieved victory through teamwork, experience, and adherence to the coach's plan, overcoming pre-season doubts.
Pre-Season Doubts
Team's Triumph
Player Perception
Pre-Season Doubts
Some viewed the team as 'too old, too slow, too inconsistent'.
Team's Triumph
Experience and belief proved superior to hype, with veterans combining effectively with emerging talent.
Motivation
Pre-Season Doubts
Focus on individual performance or playing well.
Team's Triumph
Winning and achieving a legacy are paramount; players were urged to play for their families and names.
Key facts
- Teams
- Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. Puneri Paltan
- League
- Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12
- Result
- Dabang Delhi K.C. won 31-28
- Venue
- Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium
- Date
- Friday, October 31
- Delhi's Coach
- Joginder Narwal
- Delhi's Captain
- Ashu Malik
Quotes
Fazel Atrachali
Captain of Dabang Delhi K.C.
“Maybe nobody believed us. Only our coach believed us. Even at the auction, no one wanted me, Surjeet, or Saurabh. But we proved that experience and belief can beat any hype. Behind everything was the coach — the mastermind.”
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“In history, nobody remembers who played well — only who won. I told the boys, you’ve worked four months away from your families, with pain and pressure. Don’t settle for second. Play for your family, for your name.”
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Ashu Malik
Captain of Dabang Delhi K.C.
“We had the same strategy last year. But we lacked experience. This time, we didn’t let the opportunity go.”
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“We just followed plan laid out by our coach. Every player knew his role.”
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Joginder Narwal
Head coach of Dabang Delhi K.C.
“When Ashu got injured in the first match, we told him to rest. But he refused. His passion reminded me of Fazel and Surjeet. They stood together like pillars.”
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