To honour their success, the IOA announced a special felicitation ceremony for all medal winners, coaches, and athletes who finished fourth. The association also declared cash rewards — ₹5 lakh for gold medallists, ₹3 lakh for silver, ₹2 lakh for bronze, and ₹50,000 for fourth-place finishers. Coaches of medal-winning athletes will receive ₹1 lakh each, while both boys’ and girls’ kabaddi teams will be awarded ₹10 lakh each for their stellar performances.

IOA President P.T. Usha praised the athletes, saying their achievements represent the “future of Indian sports.” She added that the IOA remains committed to nurturing young talent and providing all necessary support to sustain their growth.

The IOA also appreciated the contributions of National Sports Federations, coaches, and support staff. Officials said this record-breaking performance showcases India’s growing sports ecosystem and reflects the discipline, dedication, and hard work of its emerging youth athletes.

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Dabang Delhi, led by Ashu Malik and coached by Joginder Narwal, reached the final after defeating Puneri Paltan in a dramatic 6–4 tiebreaker in Qualifier 1. Playing on home turf, Delhi will rely on key players like Fazel Atrachali, Saurabh Nandal, and Malik to maintain their defensive strength and finish strong under pressure.

Puneri Paltan, under the guidance of Ajay Thakur and captain Aslam Inamdar, bounced back in Qualifier 2 with a dominant win over Telugu Titans. Their mix of youth and experience, supported by raiders like Aditya Shinde, has made them the most balanced side of PKL 12.

Both coaches praised their teams’ unity and resilience. Narwal said belief and teamwork led Delhi back to the final, while Thakur credited discipline and togetherness for Paltan’s success. With both sides evenly matched, the PKL 12 final promises a thrilling contest decided by fine margins.

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The match began positively for U Mumba, with Sandeep Kumar scoring early. Neeraj Narwal responded with two points to keep Dabang Delhi in contention, and the first ten minutes ended 9-7. Dabang Delhi later equalized at 12-12, as Ashu Malik started to make an impact. Sunil Kumar’s Super Tackle briefly gave U Mumba a lead, but Ashu Malik’s multi-point raid at halftime inflicted an All Out. The first half ended 19-17 in favor of Dabang Delhi.

In the second half, Dabang Delhi K.C. increased pressure. Fazel Atrachali and Surjeet Singh made crucial tackles, while Ashu Malik executed another Super Raid to enforce a double All Out. Dabang Delhi extended their lead to 37-19, showing clear dominance in the third quarter with 18 points scored.

U Mumba struggled to respond, with Sandeep Kumar being the only highlight. Ashu Malik completed his stellar performance with a Super Raid, securing the win. Dabang Delhi K.C. now tops the points table after this commanding victory.

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