Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League(UPKL) is an Indian professional Kabaddi League.^[2][3][4] It was founded by Sambhav Jain in 2024.^[5] The first season is organised with the cooperation of UP Kabaddi Association.^[6][7][8]

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League

Country	India
Administrator	Sambhav Jain
First tournament	2024
Current champions	Lucknow Lions [1]

Seasons 1

The first UPKL mega auction was held on 10 June 2024 at Sarovar Hotel, Noida.^[9] The first season of league started on July 11 till July 25 2024 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.^[10][11][12] Lucknow Lion placed the highest bid, paying 3.10 lakhs for Arjun Deswal, while Yamuna Yodha paid 3.10 lakhs for Vinay.^[4][13] Abhijeet Malik was acquired by Sangam Challengers for 2.60 lakhs, Amit Nagar was purchased by Noida Ninja for 1.45 lakhs, and Ashu Singh was purchased by Avadh Ramdoot for 1.5 lakhs.^[14] The Lucknow Lions defeated the Sangam Challengers 59-33 to win the championship.^[15][16]

Teams

• Awadh Ramdoot^[12][17]
• Brij Stars
• Ganga Kings of Mirzapur
• JD Noida Ninjas
• Kashi Kings
• Lucknow Lions
• Yamuna Yodhas
• Sangam Challengers

References

1. "Noida News: लखनऊ लॉयंस बनी कबड्डी लीग की चैंपियन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
2. "Kabaddi makes fresh beginning with UPKL; Kashi Kings aims to empower youth". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
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10. "UPKL कबड्‌डी लीग की औपचारिक घोषणा:11 से 25 जुलाई तक होंगे मुकाबले, 8 टीम लेगी हिस्सा 10 जून को खिलाड़ियों की नीलामी". Bhaskar. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
11. "Varanasi Sports:उत्तर प्रदेश कबड्डी लीग का पहला सीजन 11 जुलाई से, शामिल होगी काशी किंग्स टीम". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-07-05.
12. "यूपी कबड्डी लीग में आठ टीमें भिड़ेंगी". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-07-05.
13. "Shamli News: शामली के तीन खिलाड़ियों ने यूपी प्रो-कबड्डी लीग में किया नाम रोशन". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
14. "UPKL 2024 player auction: Know the squads of all teams in Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League". SportsAdda. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
15. "Lucknow Lions Won The Title Of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League". Khel Kabaddi. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
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