SportVot X FPJ: Nashik Shahar Edge past Mumbai Upnagar In 1st Rajya Ajinkyapadh Nivad Chachni Spardha

Nashik Shahar narrowly defeated Mumbai Upnagar East 41–37 in a fiercely contested women's category match of the 1st Rajya Ajinkyapadh Nivad Chachni Spardha, a state level kabaddi selection tournament organised at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune. Jalna showcased a dominant performance, beating Nandurbar 34–17. Pimpri Chinchwad impressed once again with a commanding 49–25 victory over Dharashiv. Mumbai Upnagar West edged past Raigad in a close match that ended 25–23. Pune Gramin held their nerve in the final moments to register a 28–27 win against Nashik City, while Pimpri Chinchwad continued their winning streak with a tight 37–35 triumph over Nashik Gramin.

In the men’s matches, the level of competition remained intense as teams battled for dominance on the mat. Dharashiv kicked off the day with a strong 46–33 win over Nashik Shahar. Ratnagiri delivered a clinical performance to defeat Mumbai Shahar East 42–24. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar displayed excellent teamwork to beat Mumbai Upnagar East 37–22. In a nail-biter, Thane Gramin edged out Palghar with a 34–30 win. Pimpri Chinchwad maintained their momentum and defeated Ratnagiri 45–24 in a one-sided affair. Jalgaon capped off the day with an impressive 42–34 win over Thane Gramin, wrapping up another exciting round of kabaddi action.

LPU Punjab engaged in two draws

SPPV Pune University and Delhi University played a hard-fought game that ended with no runs scored from either side, finishing 0–0 in the All India Inter-University Baseball Tournament at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Both teams demonstrated strong pitching and defensive coordination throughout the innings.

In another close match, LPU Punjab faced off against DAV Indore University. The clash ended in a 4–4 tie, with both teams exchanging runs in a back-and-forth battle that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

LPU Punjab returned to the field for a second match, this time against Delhi University. The game was balanced from start to finish, with both teams scoring a single run each, ending the contest at 1–1.

With such closely matched performances, the tournament continues to build excitement as teams vie for a spot in the knockout stages. The action is livestreamed on SportVot in association with FPJ.

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