22nd UT Senior Kabaddi C’ship final today

Kabaddi players posing along with dignitaries during an event at Poonch.
Kabaddi players posing along with dignitaries during an event at Poonch.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
POONCH, Feb 8: The 22nd UT Senior Kabaddi Championship 2025, organized by the Amateur Kabaddi Association J&K under the aegis of J&K Sports Council, has entered its final stage. The championship, which began on February 7, will conclude on Sunday with the much-awaited final matches.
The event was inaugurated by SDM Mendhar, Imran Rashid Kataria, in the presence of key figures including Kuldeep Sharma, Secretary of the J&K Kabaddi Association, Surinder Mohan, Technical Director of Yuva Kabaddi Series J&K and Ladakh, Shabnam Parvaiz, Vice Principal HSS Boys, and Mohd Rauf Naib Tehsildar Mankote. The three-day championship saw fierce competition from 22 teams-13 men’s teams and 9 women’s teams-representing various districts of J&K.
In the men’s category, the final will feature Army and J&K Police after both teams triumphed in their respective semi-final matches. The first semi-final saw Army defeating Team Jammu, while J&K Police overcame Poonch in the second semi-final. The women’s final will be contested between Jammu and Kathua, both teams securing their spot after strong performances in their semi-final matches.