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Here are all the key updates from December 25, Monday:
PKL: Haryana Steelers claim fifth win, Bengal Warriors undone by Dabang Delhi
The Haryana Steelers bagged their fifth successive win as they beat Tamil Thalaivas 42-29 in the Pro Kabaddi League on Monday. The result saw the Thalaivas slip to their third successive loss and extend their winless run in their home leg.
The first game of the evening saw Dabang Delhi earn a 38-29 win over the Bengal Warriors. The game saw Dabang Delhi captain Naveen Kumar return from a wrist injury to bag a Super 10 and go past the 1,000 raid point mark.
Naveen became the fastest to cross the 1,000 raid point mark and only the fifth raider in PKL history to reach the milestone.
#NaveenExpress ne ���������������� macha diya PKL history mei! ��#DabangDelhi #HarDumDabang #PKLSeason10 #BENvDEL pic.twitter.com/w8QeP4HpJP
- Dabang Delhi KC (@DabangDelhiKC) December 25, 2023
Gujarat Giants, Chennai Quick Guns post wins in Ultimate Kho Kho League
Gujarat Giants put up a complete performance to register a 41-30 win over the Rajasthan Warriors in the Ultimate Kho Kho clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Monday. P Narasayya contributed to the Giants' win with eight points, while Sanket Kadam and Suyash Gargate notched up six points each. The second game of the evening saw the Chennai Quick Guns hand Telugu Yoddhas a 32-38 loss.
A comfortable win for @ChnQuickGuns after firing on all cylinders🔥#UltimateKhoKho #IndiaMaarChalaang pic.twitter.com/xDnrAxZyyU
- Ultimate Kho Kho (@ultimatekhokho) December 25, 2023
Women's National Boxing Championships: Manju Rani, Sakshi reach quarters
Manju Rani (48kg), who won silver at the 2019 Worlds, and two-time youth world champion Sakshi (57kg) maintained advanced to the quarters on day four of the Women's National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida.
Representing the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), Manju beat Guddi of Chandigarh 5-0 and will next face Sanjana of Delhi in the quarterfinals. Elsewhere, Sakshi of SSCB defeated Refa via RSC in the first round. Sakshi will go head-to-head against Aarti Mehra of Chandigarh.
In other significant bouts, 2022 senior national champion Shashi Chopra (63kg) went up against Aarti Dariyal of Uttarakhand. Shashi secured the victory with a unanimous decision and will take on Sonu of All India Police for a spot in the semis. Meanwhile, in the 66kg category, Ankushita Boro beat Mizoram's Vanlalhriatpuii to set up a quarterfinal bout with Anjali Tushir of RSPB.
What's on today?
PKL action continues on Monday with Bengal Warriors take on Dabang Delhi while Tamil Thalaivas will face the challenge from Haryana Steelers.
More updates from Indian wrestling as the federation is suspended by the Sports Ministry.
What happened yesterday?
ISL: Kerala Blasters defeat Mumbai City; Bengaluru come from behind to draw against NorthEast United FC.
Sports Ministry requests IOA to constitute ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs after suspending the federation.
PKL: U Mumba beat Bengal Warriors, Bengaluru Bulls pip Telugu Titans
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