The final match of the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) was held on 25 February 2022, with Dabang Delhi KC coming out as triumphant in a scintillating final against Patna Pirates. By using skilled defence and raid techniques, Dabang Delhi won the final 37-36.. Though Season 8 was supposed to take place in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to its postponement to December 2021. Not just the final, viewers witnessed some amazing performances throughout the tournament. This season also saw the introduction of several young players, who put up a creditable show. From raiders to defenders to all-round players, this season of the Pro Kabaddi League brought in a fair amount of energy and excitement to the audience. The season began with a challenging opening match between two high-performing teams – the Bengaluru Bulls and U Mumba, with the latter winning 30-46. Various matches this season also ended with a tie between two teams. The top six teams which qualified for the playoffs this season included Dabang Delhi KC, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddha, Gujarat Giants, Bengaluru Bulls and Puneri Paltan. Pawan Sehrawat of Bengaluru Bulls won the title of the best Raider of the season, while Mohammadreza Chiyaneh from Patna Pirates raked in the most tackle points. In the finals, the performance of star raider Naveen Kumar, who secured 13 points, and all-rounder Vijay, who earned 14 points, for Dabang Delhi, Though the eighth season started out with great enthusiasm, a few members of the league tested positive for COVID-19. Due to rising cases and the inability of teams to field players, matches during the second half of the league were rescheduled. Pro Kabaddi League started in 2014 in India with eight teams participating. Since then, the league has created its own fanbase. Throughout the eight seasons, youngsters have been provided with an opportunity to showcase their talent and skills. The traditional game continues to create an adrenaline rush, and the tagline of ‘Le Panga!’ encapsulates the spirit of the game well.
helped the team win against the three-time champions – the Patna Pirates.
10 Apr 2022
Mayura Ghate
