Mumbai: Kabaddi was the eventual winner as UP Yoddhas, the franchisee owned by GMR Group representing Uttar Pradesh, returned to its home base in Noida for the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 after a long wait of four years and two seasons this year. Kabaddi fans turned up in huge numbers celebrating the spirit of Kabaddi to watch their favourite teams play at the Noida Indoor Stadium, that hosted the Noida leg of the 10th Pro Kabaddi League season 10 for the first time. With over 90% occupancy rate in the first four days of the Noida leg that kicked-off on 29 December 2023 to conclude on 3 January 2024, Kabaddi fans from Delhi NCR couldn’t get a better and a happier way to call in the New Year.

Speaking on the successful start to the home leg of UP Yoddhas, GMR League Games marketing head Sujoy Ganguly said, “We are overwhelmed to see how the fans have come out in fully strength to celebrate Kabaddi in Noida. This is a testimony to how the sport is loved and celebrated in this part of the country. As a team we are grateful to our fans who have left no stone unturned to support their team and I look forward to their continued support not just for the next few days but also the season ahead.”

UP Yoddhas started their home leg on a positive note against Bengaluru Bulls with a 34-33 win. Captain Pardeep Narwal led the team from the front as he earned the highest points (10) in the match. However, in their next two games against Dabang Delhi K.C. and Patna Pirates, the Yoddhas missed out on victory despite Captain Pardeep Narwal’s stellar performances and are currently ranked tenth in the standings with 21 points in their kitty.