Could the Gujarat Giants Defeat Haryana Steelers in Jaipur's PKL 12 Opener?
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Jaipur, Sep 16 (NationPress) In anticipation of their inaugural match at the Jaipur leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, the Gujarat Giants, owned by Adani Sportsline, warmly welcomed His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh Ji along with his Jaipur Polo Team for their face-off against the Haryana Steelers held at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Indoor Stadium on Monday evening.
This notable event featured a cordial meet-and-greet session between Maharaja Padmanabh Singh, his polo team, and the players of Gujarat Giants, before diving into an exhilarating kabaddi showdown at the stadium, with Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, also present.
The attendance of Padmanabh Singh and his team emphasized the essence of cross-disciplinary friendship, embodying Adani Sportsline’s mission to promote excellence across varied sports disciplines.
During the event, Adesara expressed: "We are honored to host His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh Ji and his Jaipur Polo Team for our opening match of PKL in Jaipur. Adani Sportsline is dedicated to creating connections within the sports arena. This collaboration across sports aims to motivate fans and athletes to embrace sporting diversity while highlighting the rich culture of Indian sports."
The parent company of Adani Sportsline, the Adani Group, has a partnership with the Jaipur Polo Team. This alliance brings together two prestigious sporting entities, symbolizing the blend of culture, heritage, and a mutual passion for enhancing India’s sports landscape.
The Jaipur Polo Team achieved victory at the Chinkara Cup 2025, triumphing over the Kognivera Stallions Polo Team in a nail-biting final on Monday.
In a match played on Sunday, the final showcased rapid action where Jaipur exhibited exceptional skill, teamwork, and composure under pressure. Lance Watson, the legendary South African polo player, spearheaded the effort with six goals, supported by Dino Dhankar and Angad Kalan, who each added one goal.
This game also served as a moment of redemption for the Jaipur Polo Team after their previous loss to the same rivals in the Army Commander’s Cup final.