Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Next tournament | Yuva Kabaddi Series Monsoon Edition 2023 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Current champions | Palani Tuskers |
| Most raid points | Durgesh Kumar (274 points) |
| Most tackle points | Lokesh Ghosliya (103 points) |
| Website | yuvakabaddi |
Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023 (YKS Summer Edition 2023)[1] was the fifth edition of the tournament, and took place in Karnataka from 17 June to 19 July.[2][3] 120 matches were held, with Palani Tuskers defeating Periyar Panthers in the final.[4][5]
Format[edit]
Summer Edition 2023 was contested in five rounds, which are Survival Round 1, Survival Round 2, the Booster Round, the Challenger Round, and the Summit Round.
In Survival Round 1, all 9 teams played against each other in a single round-robin format that comprised 36 matches,[6] with the top 3 teams receiving bonus points going into the next round. At the end of Survival Round 2, the last-placed team was eliminated, with the same occurring in the Booster Round and Challenger Round. 6 teams remained in the Summit Round, and 3 Qualifiers and 4 Eliminators were then contested before the final.[5]
All the matches were played at the Chamundi Vihar, Indoor Stadium in Mysore.[6]
The winner of the tournament received ₹20 lakh (US$25,000), while the runner-up received ₹10 lakh (US$13,000).[5]
Teams[edit]
The nine teams that competed are Aravalli Arrows, Chambal Challengers, Chola Veerans, Hampi Heroes, Kaziranga Rhinos, Palani Tuskers, Periyar Panthers, Sindh Sonics, and Nilgiri Knights.[1][7]
Final[edit]
The final went into extra time, with Palani Tuskers defeating Periyar Panthers by 2 points.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Yuva Kabaddi Series points table: Know the latest standings". SportsAdda. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Players from nine states converge at Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 to showcase talent". The Statesman. August 9, 2023.
- ^ SportzConnect (2023-06-17). "Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023: Full Schedule, Match Timings & Live Streaming Details". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Palani Tuskers roar to victory beating Rajasthan's Periyar Panthers in Yuva Kabaddi Series final". The Times of India. 2023-07-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ a b c Desk, The Bridge (2023-07-20). "Yuva Kabaddi Series: Palani Tuskers win their maiden title in summer edition". thebridge.in. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ a b Team, The Sports News (2023-06-17). "YKS 2023: Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023 Schedule". The Sports News. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ SportzConnect (2023-06-17). "Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023: Full Schedule, Match Timings & Live Streaming Details". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Palani Tuskers Crowned Champions in a Thrilling Yuva Kabaddi Series Summer Edition 2023 Final". Kabaddi Adda. Retrieved 2023-10-20.