Kabaddi has quickly gained in popularity over recent years despite being relatively new. Many are heralding it as India’s next big sporting revolution. The new 12th season of Just Kabaddi League will start on May 5, so don’t miss it if you’re a kabaddi fan. Just Kabaddi League 2023 promises an entertaining tournament experience for fans and non-fans alike, making it one of the renowned kabaddi tournaments in India with continued growth projected in its future.
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About Just Kabaddi League (JKL)
The Just Kabaddi League is an NGO registered with the Haryana Government in India. Their main focus is organizing national-level kabaddi leagues called “JKL KABADDI League or Just Kabaddi League” and helping players to showcase their skills and talent to the world. They particularly support disadvantaged groups such as the poor, girls, and orphans.
Its selection process involves holding trials for local players across India, giving them opportunities to play at the district and state levels before selecting the best players to participate in national or international competitions through JKL Kabaddi League. This league provides a significant platform for skilled and talented kabaddi players.
The Just Kabaddi Development Society is committed to promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality through sports, which is reflected in the equal prize money we offer for both women’s and men’s teams. Kabaddi is gaining popularity as one of the most exciting rural sports.
The Just Kabaddi Development Society’s slogan is “Beti Bacho – Beti aage badhao,” which promotes women’s kabaddi sports in the country. We believe that talent has no gender or religion, which is implemented in our approach to kabaddi sports.
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Teams of JKL Season 12
Season 12 of the Just Kabaddi League will feature eight teams fighting to win the trophy. These teams will compete for the coveted prize over 16 days of competition.
All the participating teams are listed below:
- MP Royals
- Delhi Dumdar
- Haryana Yoddha
- UP Dhurandhar
- Real Rajasthan
- Tamil Titans
- Bangalore Tigers
- Mumbai Master
This tournament will be played in a round robin format. Each team will play 11 matches in the league stage to qualify for the semifinals. In total, 47 matches will be played, including two semifinals and a final. The top four teams will advance to the semifinals of the Just Kabaddi League. The winners of the two tournaments will meet in the final of the tournament.
Just Kabaddi League 2023 Schedule
The much awaited season 12 of Just Kabaddi League, will start on Friday, May 5, 2023. All matches of this exciting Kabaddi League will be held at Usharaje Stadium, Indore.
The opening match will be played by MP Royals against Delhi Dumdar at 4:00 PM IST. Up to three matches will be played each day, with the final to be held on May 20.
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| May 5 | MP Royals vs Delhi Dumdar | Haryana Yoddha vs UP Dhurandhar | Real Rajasthan vs Tamil Titans |
| May 6 | Bangalore Tigers vs Mumbai Masters | MP Royals vs Haryana Yoddha | Delhi Dumdar vs UP Dhurandhar |
| May 7 | Real Rajasthan vs Bangalore Tigers | Tamil Titans vs Mumbai Masters | MP Royals vs UP Dhurandhar |
| May 8 | Haryana Yoddha vs Delhi Dumdar | Real Rajasthan vs Mumbai Masters | Bangalore Tigers vs Tamil Titans |
| May 9 | MP Royals vs Real Rajasthan | Delhi Dumdar vs Tamil Titans | Bangalore Tigers vs Haryana Yoddha |
| May 10 | UP Dhurandhar vs Mumbai Masters | Delhi Dumdar vs Bangalore Tigers | Haryana Yoddha vs Tamil Titans |
| May 11 | Haryana Yoddha vs Mumbai Masters | UP Dhurandhar vs Real Rajasthan | MP Royals vs Tamil Titans |
| May 12 | Real Rajasthan vs Delhi Dumdar | MP Royals vs Mumbai Masters | UP Dhurandhar vs Bangalore Tigers |
| May 13 | MP Royals vs Bangalore Tigers | UP Dhurandhar vs Tamil Titans | Mumbai Masters vs Delhi Dumdar |
| May 14 | Real Rajasthan vs Haryana Yoddha | MP Royals vs UP Dhurandhar | Delhi Dumdar vs Bangalore Tigers |
| May 15 | Mumbai Masters vs Tamil Titans | Bangalore Tigers vs Haryana Yoddha | Real Rajasthan vs MP Royals |
| May 16 | UP Dhurandhar vs Delhi Dumdar | Real Rajasthan vs Tamil Titans | Haryana Yoddha vs Mumbai Masters |
| May 17 | Bangalore Tigers vs MP Royals | Tamil Titans vs Delhi Dumdar | Mumbai Masters vs UP Dhurandhar |
| May 18 | Real Rajasthan vs Bangalore Tigers | UP Dhurandhar vs Tamil Titans | Haryana Yoddha vs MP Royals |
| May 19 | Mumbai Master vs Real Rajasthan | Haryana Yoddha vs Delhi Dumdar | N/A |
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| May 19 | 9:00 PM | Semifinal 1 |
| May 20 | 2:00 PM | Semifinal 2 |
| May 20 | 9:00 PM | Final |
Live Streaming
No TV channel in India has confirmed live coverage of Just Kabaddi League Season 12, 2023. All games of the JKL Season 12 will be streamed live on the Fancode app and website. All Kabaddi fans can watch these games for free.
Conclusion
Just Kabaddi League is a high-level platform to showcase the hidden talents of players to the world and provide special support to the poor, girls and orphans. And Just Kabaddi Development Society has played a short role in social work and public service. They make it possible for more children who have a passion for Kabaddi to have the opportunity to participate in the game.
The Just Kabaddi League has successfully completed 11 seasons of play. With the upcoming 12th season, it is hoped that more people will learn about the field of Kabaddi play and together to support Save the Girls. Educating girls and getting girls to play, a drug-free India, women’s empowerment and stopping casteism – this is the mission that Just Kabaddi League has been working towards.
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