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UPKL Season 2: Noida Ninjas Defeat Kanpur Warriors In Opening Match

By IANS News December 26, 2025 • 00:10 AM View: 64

Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League: Noida Ninjas made a winning start in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), which commenced on Thursday at the Noida Indoor Stadium, marking an exciting start to the new season.

In the opening match of the season, JD Noida Ninjas defeated Kanpur Warriors by a narrow margin of 39–36 in a closely contested encounter on Thursday evening.

Kanpur Warriors put up a strong performance, accumulating 36 points through a combination of raid points, tackle points, and bonus points. JD Noida Ninjas responded with a balanced effort across raids and tackles to finish with 39 points, sealing the first win of the season.