Storm Queens, Patna Pirates are Kabaddi champions

Tejaswini Bai produced a last-minute thriller as Storm Queens beat Fire Birds 24-23 in the final of the inaugural Women's Kabaddi Challenge at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Tejaswini Bai produced a last-minute thriller as Storm Queens beat Fire Birds 24-23 in the final of the inaugural Women's Kabaddi Challenge at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

Women's Kabaddi Challenge champions Storm Queens after their 24-23 win over Fire Birds in yesterday's final in Hyderabad

Storm Queens were cruising till the 29th minute, before the Fire Birds made a dramatic come back to score five points in the last minute and turn the game on its head, ensuring a nail-biting finish.

However, the Fires Birds just fell short eventually as Tejaswini Bai picked up two points in the dying seconds to clinch it for Storm Queens.

Jaipur Pink Panthers' raider Jasvir Singh (left) is tackled by Patna Pirates defenders during the Pro Kabaddi League final in Hyderabad yesterday. Pic/PTI

Meanwhile, among the men, Patna Pirates defended their Pro Kabaddi League title with a 37-29 win over Jaipur Pink Panthers.

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