Excitement peaked at Balayogi Stadium during the quarterfinals of the Senior Women’s National Kabaddi Championship, where Indian Railways, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh earned semifinal tickets through convincing displays. The path to glory narrowed dramatically.
Railways, last year’s winners, dismantled Maharashtra 58-23 behind Sakshi’s 10 points and Pooja’s nine. Sonali Shingte and Mandira Sampat Komkar’s defensive contributions ensured total control from whistle to whistle.
Not to be outdone, Haryana crushed Madhya Pradesh 63-16, powered by Raj Rani’s stellar 17 points, Ruci’s 11, and Nikita’s 10. It was a statement win underscoring their title aspirations.
Tamil Nadu clawed past Chandigarh 39-37 in a thriller. Karthika R delivered 15 vital points, Suzy M added nine, holding off Anjali’s 10 and Monika Rani’s seven from a resilient Chandigarh side.
Himachal Pradesh wrapped up proceedings with a solid 48-25 verdict against Punjab. Pushpa’s 16 and Jyoti’s 12 outshone Simran Kamboj’s 17, as Himachal methodically built and protected their lead.
Semifinals loom large with these warriors ready to clash, promising a spectacle of athleticism, cunning raids, and ironclad tackles that will define the champions.