Patna Pirates Fall Short in a One-Point Thriller Against U Mumba

Visakhapatnam turned into a stage of high drama as Patna Pirates went down narrowly 39-40 against U Mumba in one of the most thrilling contests of PKL Season 12 so far. While the result didn’t go their way, the night will be remembered for Ayan Lohchab’s stunning raid performance, as he became the first player in league history to record back-to-back 20+ point games. First Half – A Lone Warrior Stands Tall The opening half saw the Pa...

First Victory of Season 12: Patna Pirates Triumph Over Puneri Paltan

In an electrifying night at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, the Patna Pirates finally opened their Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 account with a commanding 48-37 victory over the table-topping Puneri Paltan on September 8, 2025. This match marked a turning point for the Pirates, with young raider Ayan Lohchab leading the charge and inspiring the team to a much-awaited win. Setting the Stage and Early Dominance Right from the whistle, th...

Patna Pirates Show Fighting Spirit in Narrow Loss to Bengaluru Bulls

In a hard-fought battle at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, the Patna Pirates went down 30-38 against the Bengaluru Bulls in their Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 clash. While the result didn’t go the Patna Pirates’ way, the contest was filled with determination, grit, and moments of brilliance , most notably Ayan Lohchab’s Super 10, which once again highlighted the young raider’s growing influence. Start and Early Edge Both teams...

It was a contest full of tension and determination at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag as the Jaipur Pink Panthers narrowly edged the Patna Pirates 39–36. Even in a close defeat, the Patna Pirates showed grit, skill, and relentless spirit, keeping fans on the edge of their seats till the final whistle. Early Exchanges Set the Stage Maninder Singh opened the scoring for the Patna Pirates, immediately setting the tone with his confident...

Patna Pirates Fall Short in PKL Season Opener Against UP Yoddhas

The Patna Pirates kicked off their Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 campaign with a closely-fought contest against the UP Yoddhas at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag. Despite holding the lead for most of the game, the Patna Pirates were edged out 34–31 in the final minutes, marking a narrow defeat in their season opener. Strong Start on the Mat The opening minutes saw the Patna Pirates making their presence felt. Young raider Ayan Lohchab...

Kabaddi- The sport that continues to teach us the value of Team Play.

In a country that houses over one billion people, it is not unusual if at least more than a portion of them, as kids aspire to be a cricketer and wake up early in the morning with the crack of dawn to win the battle of a bat, ball, and stumps with their friends. However, in recent times, another sport has taken India by storm and that is none other than one of the country's most ancient games that originated in the historic period, the game of st...

India no more a nation of just cricket!

Cricket has been India’s most revered sport for the past few decades. Despite not being the national sport, this game with a bat and a ball played on a pitch of 22 yards enjoys mass following and has become a devotion, adoration for Indians. The players playing cricket are considered no less than Lords and prayers are offered before every significant match or tournament. However, in recent times, Millenials have witnessed a shift in sports reli...

Patna Pirates- The Capture of Hearts and Trophies

"Kabaddi! Kabaddi!  It's all about the chant." The unprecedented winners, the hattrick attainers, the heroes, and the pirates of Bihar, Patna Pirates need no introduction in the world of Kabaddi. It goes without saying that this spirited team driven by Pardeep Narwal under the supervision and coaching of Ram Mehar Singh is by far one of the most consistent teams in the Pro Kabaddi league with the distinction of reaching the playoffs in all the...

Indian roots of Kabaddi

If you have grown up playing in the streets and by-lanes of India hu-tu-tu and kabaddi-kabaddi are the two phrases that will be somewhere etched in your heart. Kabaddi, a contact sport that the whole nation swears by has roots that go back to as old as Mahabharata days. There is a popular belief that this sport originated in Tamil Nadu, almost 400 decades ago and has gained traction all over India and world, especially in Punjab, Haryana, Bihar a...