Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Winner (2023), Runner-up, Teams
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10, held in 2023, was a landmark season, celebrating a decade of high-octane kabaddi action. The season commenced on 2nd December 2023 and concluded with the grand finale on 01st March 2024. The tenth season attracted even more excitement as all 12 teams, with their top players, geared up for the much-anticipated tournament. Fans were treated to intense battles on the mat, and the stakes were higher than ever as teams fought to mark their names in the history of the sport.
Winner: Puneri Paltan
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 (2023) concluded with Puneri Paltan securing their first-ever PKL title. The final, held on March 1, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad, saw Puneri Paltan defeating Haryana Steelers with a score of 28-25. Led by Aslam Inamdar, Puneri Paltan’s all-round team performance, with key contributions from Mohit Goyat and Pankaj Mohite, helped them clinch the title. Aslam Inamdar was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season for his consistent performances.
Runner-up: Haryana Steelers
The Haryana Steelers were the runners-up of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10. They faced Puneri Paltan in the final held on March 1, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad. Despite a strong performance throughout the season, Haryana Steelers narrowly lost the final match with a score of 28-25. Under the captaincy of Jaideep Dahiya, they played well but couldn’t overcome Puneri Paltan’s solid defense and raiding strategies. The Steelers’ consistent season, however, showcased their potential as a top team.
Participating Teams
The league stage was scheduled in 12 cities.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Warriors | Kolkata, West Bengal | Netaji Indoor Stadium | 12,000 |
| Bengaluru Bulls | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Kanteerava Indoor Stadium | 4,200 |
| Dabang Delhi KC | Delhi | Thyagaraj Sports Complex | 4,494 |
| Gujarat Giants | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | The Arena | 4,000 |
| Haryana Steelers | Panchkula, Haryana | Tau Devilal Sports Complex | 2,000 |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium | 2,000 |
| Patna Pirates | Patna, Bihar | Patliputra Sports Complex | 3,500 |
| Puneri Paltan | Pune, Maharashtra | Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex | 4,200 |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium | 5,000 |
| Telugu Titans | Hyderabad, Telangana | Gachibowli Indoor Stadium | 5,000 |
| U Mumba | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Dome@NSCI SVP Stadium | 5,000 |
| UP Yoddha | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex | 5,000 |
Prize Money
The total prize money for PKL Season 10 was INR 8 crores. The Puneri Paltan took home INR 3 crores, while the Haryana Steelers earned INR 1.8 crores as the runners-up.
Player of the Tournament
Top scorer – India – Ashu Malik (276) (Dabang Delhi)
Most tackle points – Iran – Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (99) (Puneri Paltan)
Most successful – raid – India Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi) (228)
Most successful tackle – Iran – Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (97) (Puneri Paltan)
Conclusion
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 was a memorable one, not only because it marked the completion of a decade of kabaddi excellence but also for the high level of competition and dramatic moments. [Winner Team]’s triumph and the rise of new stars highlighted the evolving nature of the sport. PKL continues to grow in popularity, and Season 10 will be remembered as one of the best seasons yet.
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