In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Mid Line Sports, Sriram Kabaddi Team, Om Pimpleswar, and Golfadevi emerged victorious in the knockout stage of the Umesh Shenoy Memorial Cup Kabaddi Tournament organized by Amarhind Mandal in Mumbai.
In Group E action, Sriram Sangha from Palghar secured their spot in the knockout stage by defeating suburban Ovali Mandal 41-35. Prateek Jadhav’s stellar performance, scoring 17 quick points, played a crucial role in Sriram Sangha’s victory.
MidLine Sports outplayed Jai Dattaguru team 30-22 in Group A, with Dheeraj Bullmare leading the charge with 6 runs. Meanwhile, suburban Chembur Sports Center secured a 60-29 victory over Mumbai’s Om Pimpleshwar in Group B, despite the latter’s entry into the knockout round due to point differences.
Golfadevi showcased resilience by overcoming a halftime deficit of 19-22 to defeat Jai Bharat 38-33 in Group E, sealing their place in the knockout stage. Vijay Club triumphed over Ankur with a score of 41-37 in Group C, ensuring both teams advanced to the next round.
In the final Group D winner’s runner-up match, Bandya Maruti secured a hard-fought victory over Lions Sports with a score of 39-34.
“While the tournament showcased Mumbai’s kabaddi dominance, some argue that the knockout stage lacked surprises, raising questions about the competitiveness of regional teams on the broader kabaddi landscape.”
