Journalism of Courage
Debutants UP Yoddha and Gujarat Fortunegiants began their Pro Kabaddi League journey with massive and effective wins over Telugu Titans and Dabang Delhi respectively. In the first match of the day, Gujarat-based team was brilliant in all departments as they secured a 26-20 win. UP Yoddha, on the other side, outplayed Rahul Chaudhari and his men, winning the match 31-18 in Hyderabad. Nitin Tomar, who is carring the burden of the costliest player was excellent and led his team brilliantly.
Under the leadership of Sukesh Hegde, Gujarat Fortunegiants have started their Pro Kabaddi season 5 on a winning note. They managed to register a 26-20 win over Dabang Delhi and Fazel Atrachali had a big role to play in their win. With four points, the Iranian defender didn't let Delhi's raider take easy points.
Dabang Delhi were on the back foot right from the begining as Gujarat defenders stood rock solid before their raiders broke through Delhi's defence.
Sukesh Hegde played last season under the leadership of Rahul Chaudhari. However in the fifth season, he will look to guide Gujarat team to a memorable season.
After Haryana Steelers and Tamil thalaivas began their Pro Kabaddi journey with defeates, it was Up Yoddha and Gujarat Fortunegiants who managed to register wins in their debut season. Under the leadership of Nitin Tomar, UP-based team began their season campaign against Telugu Titans. After an all-round show, UP team trounced Titans 31-18.
Star Watch: Nitin Tomar did not seem to be budged at all by the ‘Most expensive player of the league’ tag, helping his UP Yodha in both the defensive and raiding departments.
Rahul Chaudhari added seven more points to his points tally. However, he could not end Telugu Titans poor run as they suffered their third defeat on the trot.
Telugu Titans defence looked weak as UP Yoddha raiders scored easy points.
