Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 1: BPCL emerged champions in the XXIV PSPB Kabaddi tournament by defeating ONGC in the finals which was held on January 31 at MERC Lawns. In the previous match, host team MRPL defeated CPCL convincingly and retained the third position.

A huge gathering at the venue was the highlight of the event. A large crowd comprising of children and adults alike cheered their favourite stars. This response shows growing stature for kabaddi in India after the Pro-Kabaddi league era.

Manpreet Singh of ONGC emerged as the best raider, Girish Ernak, Kashling Adake and Rishank Devadiga of BPCL emerged as the best defender, best all-rounder and player of the tournament respectively.

Teams from oil majors namely ONGC, BPCL, MRPL, CPCL and EIL participated in the tournament. In the valedictory ceremony held after the match Rajeev Kushwah, CVO, Shri BHV Prasad, GGM- HR and ShriShri T Ramakrishna, GGM – Projects distributed the prizes. Captains of each team were all in praise for the excellent arrangements made by MRPL for the tournament.

The jam-packed audience experienced and enjoyed watching a top-class match of international level players at their premises. Many of the selfie and autograph hunters among the crowd had a field day as the stars were kind to oblige them.