Yet, when Pardeep spoke at his felicitation, it wasn\u2019t the numbers that defined his voice; it was the emotion. \u201cI came here today only for the fans,\u201d he said. \u201cEven now, when they call or message me, I feel like I must return for them.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He remembered friendships, naming fellow warrior Maninder Singh, now at Patna Pirates \u2013 the team that gave him his fame \u2013 as one who stood by him beyond the mat. He recalled the joy of victories, the sting of near-misses, but above all, the unbreakable bond with the game. \u201cThe Pro Kabaddi League gave me everything - fame, family, and the love of countless people. I want to take it as far as I can.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The journey does not end here. With his Pardeep Narwal Kabaddi Academy, where 65 children will be chasing their dreams, Pardeep has chosen to gift the future what he once received. \u201cI want to grow my kids like my coach once grew me,\u201d he said. This academy will open on September 1 and will usher in the new generation of kabaddi stars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As legends across Indian sport like Dhanraj Pillai and Pullela Gopichand rose to applaud him, they were joined by current stars such as Jyothi Yarraji, Yogesh Kathuniya, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. In that moment, one truth echoed - Pardeep Narwal may step away from the mat, but his spirit will forever live on in the game he gave his life to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The journey does not end here. With his Pardeep Narwal Kabaddi Academy, where 65 children will be chasing their dreams, Pardeep has chosen to gift the future what he once received. \u201cI want to grow my kids like my coach once grew me,\u201d he said. This academy will open on September 1 and will usher in the new generation of kabaddi stars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second match of the night will see U Mumba and Gujarat Giants take the mat for the first time in Season 12. All eyes will be on Mohammadreza Shadloui, who will skipper this side alongside the likes of Rakesh and Parteek Dahiya. For U Mumba, skipper Sunil Kumar\u2019s faith will lie in Ajit Chouhan\u2019s raiding prowess, as the side looks to fight for their second PKL trophy since season 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n