All You Need to Know About K7 Kabaddi UP League, Arjun Deshwal Leads the Charge
The much-awaited K7 Kabaddi UP League is fast approaching and it's time to gear up for some thrilling action. The event kicks off on April 15th and goes on till April 23rd, 2024. Kabaddi fans will be happy to hear that the Jaipur Pink Panthers' star raider, Arjun Deshwal, is the brand ambassador of the tournament.
If you happen to be in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh and are looking for some thrilling entertainment, make sure to head to UP Yoddhas BK Kabaddi Academy. This exciting event will be taking place there, offering an electrifying atmosphere that you won't want to miss.
Total 8 Teams To Fight for Glory
There are 8 teams that will be competing for glory in the upcoming K7 Kabaddi UP League. The names of the teams are- BK Warriors, Gorakhpur Giants, Taj Royals, Noida Raiders, Awadh Lions, Jhansi Fighter, Prayagraj Titans, and Kashi Yoddhas. The selection trials for these teams will be held in 3 different cities of Uttar Pradesh.
Fixture of K7 Kabaddi UP League
- The K7 Kabaddi UP League will be held over a period of 9 days.
- The first 7 days will consist of league-stage matches.
- Format for the league stage is a single round-robin format, where all 8 teams will play against each other once.
- A points table will be made based on the league stage performance, ranking the teams from 1st to 8th.
- The top 6 teams will qualify for the playoff or knockout stage.
- On the 8th day of the tournament, two eliminator matches and two semifinal matches will be played.
- Eliminator 1 will be played between the 3rd and 6th ranked teams.
- Eliminator 2 will see the 4th and 5th ranked teams compete.
- The 1st and 2nd ranked teams will directly qualify for the semifinal round.
- Semifinal 1 will be played between the winner of Eliminator 1 and the team that finished 1st in the points table.
- On the other hand, in Semifinal 2, the 2nd ranked team will face off against the winner of Eliminator 2.
- The grand finale of this prestigious Kabaddi tournament will take place on April 23rd.
How and Where To Watch K7 Kabaddi UP League
If you're unable to attend the K7 Kabaddi UP League in Meerut, don't worry. You can still watch all the action from the comfort of your own home. The entire match will be broadcast live on DD Sports. Alternatively, you can stream the event online through the KabaddiAdda YouTube channel.
Kabaddi Personalities Who are Promoting K7 Kabaddi UP League
The K7 Kabaddi UP League is well-promoted by Bijendra Singh, owner of BK Kabaddi Academy. Head coach of PKL team UP Yoddhas - Jasvir Singh, Gulveer Singh - player of UP Yoddhas and UP Yoddhas Team Manager Michael are also playing key role in promoting the K7 Kabaddi UP League.
Among the others who are also majorly promoting K7 Kabaddi UP League are - Rajesh Kumar Singh (General Secretary UP Kabaddi Association), Vinay Kumar Singh (Joint Secretary AKFI), Arjun Singh (Coach UP Kabaddi Team), Rahul Chaudhari (Asian Gold Medalist), Kiranpal Singh (Asian Gold Medalist), Jitendra Nagar (Assistant Coach Haryana Steelers), Arun Kumar (Assistant Coach Jaipur), Arjun Deshwal (Asian Gold Medalist), Sanjiv Kumar (Asian Gold Medalist and Arjuna Awardee), Jai Shankar Pandey (Secretary District Kabaddi Association Bhadohi), Kuldeep Singh (Selector Junior in International Team), Satyendra Kumar (Joint Secretary UP Kabaddi Association).
Focus on Young Talent
The focus of this competition is to highlight the abilities of young Kabaddi players. The event is open to participants aged 18-22, weighing under 80kg, and hailing from Uttar Pradesh. This platform provides an excellent opportunity for them to display their talents.
The Coveted Trophy
The beautiful and elegant K7 Kabaddi UP League trophy will be awarded to the tournament winner, declared on the 9th day of the competition (23rd April).
Alumni of K7 League
K7 is a platform that allows Kabaddi players to develop their skills before becoming stars. Some of the notable Kabaddi players who were part of the K7 League and are now playing in the Pro Kabaddi League are Ashu Malik, Krishan Dhull, Jaideep Dahiya, and Parteek Dahiya.
Platform for the Future of Kabaddi
The K7 Kabaddi UP League has a significant impact on developing the upcoming generation of Kabaddi players. This tournament offers a platform to young players where they can participate in high-level competition, enhancing their experience and refining their skills. It will also serve as a promising platform for them to potentially grab the attention of scouts and national selectors.
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