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Sr Men’s National Kabaddi: UP Upset Services, Maharashtra Register Convincing Win To Reach Semis
National Kabaddi Championship: Top teams like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra secured their places in the semifinals on the third day of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship 2026, producing commanding victories for some teams while others bowed out of the competition in the knockout rounds.
In all, 16 teams were in action across eight knockout matches, battling for a place in the next round. A mix of dominant performances and closely fought encounters saw Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways, and Bihar advance to the quarterfinals.
The quarterfinals began on a dramatic note, with Uttar Pradesh causing a major upset by defeating defending champions Services 55–51 to advance to the semifinals. Arjun Deshwal, who also captains Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League, starred for Uttar Pradesh with an impressive 19-point haul.
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