Player auction on May 31 and June 1; Bengal Warriorz Name Naveen Kumar as head coach – Firstpost

Mumbai: Mashal Sports is delighted to announce the next auction of players of season 12 of the Pro-Kabaddi League season (PKL), which should take place on May 31 and June 1, 2025 in Mumbai. The auction of season 12 comes after the successful conclusion of PKL season 11, which saw Haryana Steelers win the trophy for the first time after defeating the triple champions Patna Pirates in the final on December 29, 2024.

The league trip started in 2014, and in the past 11 seasons, there have been 8 different champions. PKL season 11 – held from October 18, 2024 to December 29, 2024 – was an important step, while the League entered its second decade, which further solidifies the position of PKL as the first of Indian sports leagues allowing sustained growth and interest for Kabaddi. The next auction of players for PKL Season 12 rolls the ball for another glorious chapter of the rivalries, a defense of the passionate title and the unequaled energy of Kabaddi fans of all India and the world.

Speaking about the same thing, Mr. Anupam Goswami, commercial director of Mashal and president of the League Pro Kabaddi League, “said:” We are happy to announce the dates of the auctions of the players of season 12 of the PKL. Flugal sport.

Meanwhile, Bengal Warriorz is delighted to announce the appointment of Naveen Kumar as a new team coach for the next season of the Pro Kabaddi League. Kabaddi veteran decorated from Haryana, with an illustrious career as a player and coach, Naveen Kumar brings with him a richness of experience and a state of mind with the Warriorz franchise.

The new Bengal Warriorz coach has a remarkable assessment in sport and represented India, and won gold medals during several events, especially during the 10th Southern Asian Games (2006), 15th Asian Games (2006), 2nd World Cup (2007) and 2nd internal Asian games (2007). He knows how combined with the winning state of mind and the spirit of combat will be beneficial for the Warriorz, which is one of the founding teams of the PKL.

As a coach, Naveen Kumar has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a tactical sense. He is also well known for his ability to feed and work with young talents, preparing them for a successful career. Apart from Naveen Kumar, also led to national and national teams, and guided them to several catwalks. Among the teams he trained are the Indian Navy teams and the sports authority of India. Its ability to be a good mentor for young players, as well as its familiarity and knowledge, will add value to the existing list to Bengal Warriorz.

Speaking about his appointment, Naveen Kumar expressed his enthusiasm. “I am honored to join Bengal Warriorz as a chief coach. It is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong and competitive team. I can’t wait to work closely with the players and bring out their best performance on the carpet. We have a lot of time before the new season, and we will work together to make sure that the Warriorz trains a champion unit, “he said.

The management of the team is confident in the capacity of Naveen Kumar to raise the performance of the team. APURV GUPTA, Director of Contact Sports and CEO Bengal Warriorz, said: “Naveen Kumar brings an abundance of experience and strategic expertise with him, which makes him the perfect leader for our team. His winning mentality and his ability to develop young talents will be instrumental in our trip to success this season. ”