GI-PKL: Tamil Lions to face Punjabi Tigers in inaugural match on April 18
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Synopsis
The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is set to commence on April 18 in Gurugram, featuring an exciting lineup of matches, including the Tamil Lions against Punjabi Tigers. The tournament will include both men’s and women’s competitions, culminating in grand finals on April 30.
Key Takeaways
- The GI-PKL starts on April 18 in Gurugram.
- Tamil Lions will face Punjabi Tigers in the first match.
- Women's matches begin April 19.
- League stage runs until April 27.
- Finals for both men and women on April 30.
Gurugram, April 4 (NationPress) The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) has revealed the complete schedule for its upcoming tournament, set to kick off on April 18 in Gurugram.
The event will start with men's matches on the inaugural day, featuring the Tamil Lions facing the Punjabi Tigers in the first-ever GI-PKL match. The second game will showcase the Haryanvi Sharks battling the Telugu Panthers, followed by a matchup between the Marathi Vultures and Bhojpuri Leopards in the third game.
The women’s matches will commence on April 19, with the Marathi Falcons going against the Telugu Cheetahs in the opening bout. In the second match, the Punjabi Tigress will challenge the Bhojpuri Leopardess, while the Haryanvi Eagles take on the Tamil Lioness on Day 2.
The league stage is set to continue until April 27, leading into the knockout rounds. The men’s semi-finals are planned for April 28, followed by the women’s semi-finals on April 29.
The tournament will conclude with the grand finals for both the men’s and women’s divisions on April 30, where the champions of the inaugural GI-PKL season will be determined.
Commenting on the league and the announcement of the schedule, Kanthi D. Suresh, president of the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), stated, "Creating a fixture schedule that allows men and women to compete together is thrilling. This platform promotes greater gender equality, which is something I am passionate about as a woman in the sports industry. It marks a promising start to an exciting journey ahead.”
The GI-PKL Championship Trophy represents the pinnacle of achievement in the league, adding an intriguing competitive element. While there will be individual winners for both men’s and women’s teams, only one team will have the privilege of lifting the prestigious Championship Trophy, which could be claimed by either a men’s or a women’s team.
Women’s Teams: Marathi Falcons, Bhojpuri Leopardess, Telugu Cheetahs, Tamil Lioness, Punjabi Tigress, and Haryanvi Eagles.
Men’s Teams: Marathi Vultures, Bhojpuri Leopards, Telugu Panthers, Tamil Lions, Punjabi Tigers, and Haryanvi Sharks.
