The Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 kicked off at Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Kharadi, Pune on March 30 with Pune District Palani Tuskers locking horns with Kolhapur District Tadoba Tigers in Pool A.
A total of 16 teams from under-23 age groups, divided equally into two pools (A-B), are competing in the fourth edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series. It aims to provide youngsters with a chance to earn a spot in national teams or the Pro Kabaddi League.
Pool A matches started on March 30, while Pool B games will take place from April 6. The matches in the pool stages are being played in a single-round robin format. The top four teams will move into the promotion zone from the group while the bottom four drop down to the relegation zone.
The top two teams from the relegation zone will then complete the 10-team playoff round. The final will be played on May 1.
The league is organised by Elev8 India Sportz Pvt Ltd in association with the Krantijyot Mahila Pratishthan Pune. In the third edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series held in December 2022, Hampi Heroes won the tournament for the second time after defeating Palani Tuskers 39-34 in the final.
Yuva Kabaddi Series fourth edition 2023 teams and groups
Pool A: Ahmednagar District Periyar Panthers, Mumbai Upnagar Kabaddi Association Murthal Magnets, Pune District Palani Tuskers, Raigad District Maratha Marvels, Kolhapur District Tadoba Tigers, Palghar District Kaziranga Rhinos, Sangli District Sindh Sonics and Latur District Vijayanagara Veers
Pool B: Dhule District Chola Veerans, Mumbai Shahar Kabaddi Association Maurya Mavericks, Nanded District Chambal Challengers, Nandurbar District Himalayan Tahrs, Nashik District Dwarka Defenders, Parbhani District Panchala Pride, Ratnagiri District Aravalli Arrows and Thane District Hampi Heroes
Yuva Kabaddi Series fourth edition 2023 points table
Promotion
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Loss | Tie |
Score difference |
Points |
Total points |
| 1 | Ahmednagar District Periyar Panthers | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83 | 35 | 35 |
| 2 | Kolhapur District Tadoba Tigers | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 28 |
| 3 | Nanded District Chambal Challengers | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 27 | 27 |
| 4 | Mumbai Shahar Kabaddi Association Maurya Mavericks | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 25 | 25 |
| 5 | Thane District Hampi Heroes | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -2 | 19 | 19 |
| 6 | Mumbai Upnagar Kabaddi Association Murthal Magnets | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -12 | 18 | 18 |
| 7 | Pune District Palani Tuskers | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | -49 | 16 | 16 |
| 8 | Nashik District Dwarka Defenders | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | -96 | 0 | 0 |
Relegation
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Loss | Tie |
Score difference |
Points |
Total points |
| 1 | Raigad District Maratha Marvels | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 38 | 38 |
| 2 | Palghar District Kazirangha Rhinos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 92 | 37 | 37 |
| 3 | Sangli District Sindhi Sonics | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| 4 | Nandurbhar District Himalaya Tahrs | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 23 |
| 5 | Ratnagiri District Aravalli Arrows | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23 |
| 6 | Parbhani District Panchala Pride | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | -12 | 15 | 15 |
| 7 | Dhule District Chola Veerans | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | -74 | 7 | 7 |
| 8 | Latur District Vijayanagara Veers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | -176 | 1 | 1 |
Pool A
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Loss |
Tie |
Score difference |
Points |
Total points |
|
1 |
Ahmednagar District Periyar Panthers |
7 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
131 |
39 |
39 |
|
2 |
Mumbai Upnagar Kabaddi Association Murthal Magnets |
7 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
105 |
32 |
32 |
|
3 |
Pune District Palani Tuskers |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
40 |
26 |
26 |
|
4 |
Kolhapur District Tadoba Tigers |
7 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
48 |
21 |
21 |
|
5 |
Raigad District Maratha Marvels |
7 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
14 |
21 |
21 |
|
6 |
Palghar District Kaziranga Rhinos |
7 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
59 |
20 |
20 |
|
7 |
Sangli District Sindh Sonics |
7 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
-135 |
9 |
9 |
|
8 |
Latur District Vijayanagara Veers |
7 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
-262 |
0 |
0 |
Pool B
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Loss |
Tie |
Score |
Points |
Total points |
|
1 |
Nanded District Chambal Challengers |
7 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
97 |
35 |
35 |
|
2 |
Thane District Hampi Heroes |
7 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
76 |
32 |
32 |
|
3 |
Mumbai Shahar Kabaddi Association Maurya Mavericks |
7 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
82 |
25 |
25 |
|
4 |
Nashik District Dwarka Defenders |
7 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
27 |
22 |
22 |
|
5 |
Parbhani District Panchala Pride |
7 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
13 |
22 |
22 |
|
6 |
Ratnagiri District Aravalli Arrows |
7 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
-88 |
17 |
17 |
|
7 |
Nandurbar District Himalayan Tahrs |
7 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
16 |
16 |
|
8 |
Dhule District Chola Veerans |
7 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
-208 |
0 |
0 |
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