The Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 began on December 14 and will run till January 10 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

As many as 26 teams from 21 different states will compete in the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11. These participating teams have been divided into three divisions as per the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 format

The Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Division 3 will see as many as nine teams compete in a total of 37 matches to be held from December 14-21. 

Chambal Challengers, Dehradun Dynamos, Himalayan Tahrs, Indore Invincibles, Konark Kings, Ladakh Wolves, Ranchi Rangers, Tadoba Tigers and Vasco Vipers  are the teams competing in Division 3.

Each team will take on the other eight teams in Division 3 in a single round-robin format. The top two teams after all the 36 league matches will compete in the Division 3 final on December 21. The Division 3 champion will qualify for the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Grand Finale.

Similarly in Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Division 2, as many as nine teams will battle in a total of 37 matches from December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025.

Chandigarh Chargers, Chola Veerans, Delhi Dhurandhars, Hampi Heroes, Hyderabad Hurricanes, Panchala Pride, Sindh Sonics, UP Falcons and Vizag Victors are the teams in Division 2.

Every team will square off against the other eight teams in Division 2 in a single round-robin format. The top two teams in the standings after all the league matches will qualify for the Division 2 final. Meanwhile, the two table toppers from Division 2 will qualify for the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Grand Finale.

Meanwhile, the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Division 1 will see as many as eight teams compete in a total of 29 matches to be held from January 3-10, 2025.

Division 1 features Aravalli Arrows, Chennai Tamizhans, Jaipur Thunders, Karpagam Raiders, Kurukshetra Warriors, Murthal Magnets, Palani Tuskers and Sonipat Spartans

Similar to Division 3 and 2, each team will play the other seven sides once in a single round-robin format. The top two teams will clash in the Division 1 final. The top three teams in the Division 1 standings will qualify for the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Grand Finale.

A total of 12 teams will later compete in the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Grand Finale.

All Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 matches will be played at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore.

Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 points system

According to the Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 points system, teams will earn five or six points for a win depending on their margin of victory. If a team wins a match by more than seven points, they will be awarded six points. In case they win by a margin of seven points or less, they will bag five points. 

A tie will give teams three points, while a loss will result in no points for the losing side unless the margin of defeat is seven points or less, in which case the losing team also earns one point. 

Here’s a closer look at Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 points table and standings.

Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 points table and standings

Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Division 3 points table and standings

#

Team

Played

Won

Lost

Tied

Score

Difference

Points

1

Himalayan Tahrs

5

4

0

1

81

27

2

Tadoba Tigers

5

3

2

0

35

19

3

Konark Kings

4

2

1

1

25

14

4

Vasco Vipers

4

2

1

1

19

14

5

Dehradun Dynamos

4

2

1

1

3

14

6

Indore Invincibles

5

2

3

0

7

13

7

Chambal Challengers

5

1

3

1

-26

10

8

Ladakh Wolves

4

1

2

1

-47

9

9

Ranchi Rangers

4

0

4

0

-97

0

Yuva Kabaddi Series Edition 11 Division 2 points table and standings

#

Team

Played

Won

Lost

Tied

Score

Difference

Points

1

Chandigarh Chargers

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Chola Veerans

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

Delhi Dhurandhars

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

Hampi Heroes

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

Hyderabad Hurricanes

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

Panchala Pride

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

Sindh Sonics

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

UP Falcons

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

Vizag Victors

0

0

0

0

0

0

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