(Top 5 Women Raiders Who Stood Out in the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championships)The 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championships ended in Jaipur earlier this month, with Indian Railways winning both the men’s and women’s titles for the second year in a row. This shows why they are one of the strongest teams in Indian kabaddi. Let’s look back at the top 5 raiders in the women’s section of the tournament.
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5. Nidhi Sharma: Himachal Pradesh (55 points)
Nidhi Sharma from Himachal Pradesh ranked first among the top 5 raiders at the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championships. She played a key role in helping Himachal reach the finals, where they finished as runners-up. Nidhi scored a total of 55 raid points from 78 attempts, giving Himachal an advantage in each game.
She started the tournament slowly, scoring only four points in her first game against Pondicherry. However, in her second game against Goa, she showed her skill by scoring 12 points from 13 raids, helping Himachal secure a win. As the tournament moved to the knockout rounds, Nidhi had already established herself as a strong player, scoring a total of 35 points in four knockout games. In the pre-quarterfinals against West Bengal, she earned nine points from twelve raids to keep her team in control. Her best performance came in the final, where she scored twelve points, keeping Himachal in the game until the end. However, it wasn’t enough to beat Indian Railways, who eventually won the championship.
Overall, Nidhi Sharma had an unforgettable tournament. She was the main raider for her team and topped the best raider charts. She likely caught the attention of the selectors.
4. Meenu: Chandigarh (51 points)
Chandigarh’s main raider, Meenu, was in great form during the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championships. She was the team’s only big performer, scoring 51 points in the four games she played.
She started the tournament slowly, scoring only 6 points from 18 attempts in the first game. But in the next three games, she scored a huge 45 points, giving Chandigarh hope. However, it wasn’t enough as they were knocked out in the pre-quarterfinals. Against Kerala, Meenu scored 14 points from 11 raids, making it hard for Kerala to compete. Her best performance was against Vidharbha, where she scored 16 points from 11 raids, helping Chandigarh win and reach the pre-quarterfinals without losing a league game. In the pre-quarterfinals, she was excellent again, scoring 15 points, but despite her efforts, Chandigarh lost to Goa.
Meenu had an amazing tournament and was the star player for Chandigarh. She definitely caught the attention of the selectors who were there to pick the Indian senior team.
3. Chhaya: Chhattisgarh (48 points)
Chhaya from Chhattisgarh showed great skill in the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championships. She scored 48 points in the 5 games she played and was the main raider for her team, helping Chhattisgarh reach the knockout rounds.
She started the tournament strong, scoring five points in five raids against Jammu and Kashmir before being substituted in an easy win. In the next four games, Chhaya was in excellent form, adding 37 points. Against Kerala Court Direction, she scored 10 points in 9 raids, giving Chhattisgarh an easy win. In a close game against Punjab, she was the top scorer with 15 points from 22 raids, helping her team win 31-29. In the pre-quarterfinals against Tamil Nadu, she continued her form, scoring 12 points in 17 raids to secure a spot in the quarterfinals for Chhattisgarh. However, in the quarterfinals, she had a tough game, scoring only six points in 17 raids as Chhattisgarh lost to a strong Himachal Pradesh team.
Chhaya had a memorable tournament, and it will be exciting to see if she makes it to the Senior Indian team.
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2. Renu: Rajasthan (47 points)
Local star Renu played for the home team, Rajasthan, in the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championships and was in great form. She scored 47 points in five games, including 4 super 10s, helping Rajasthan reach the knockout stages.
Renu began the tournament with a strong performance, scoring 10 points from 14 raids in the match against Karnataka, leading Rajasthan to an easy win. In the next match against Telangana, she scored 12 points from 13 raids and added two tackle points in three attempts, helping Rajasthan win again. In the match against Odisha, she was unstoppable, scoring 13 points and securing another win for Rajasthan.
As the tournament moved into the knockout stage, Renu continued to shine. In the pre-quarterfinals against Andhra, she scored 10 points in 15 raids, leading Rajasthan into the quarterfinals. However, in the quarterfinal match against Haryana, she struggled and only scored 2 points from 9 raids, and Rajasthan was knocked out.
Renu was a local favorite, and the crowd went wild whenever she raided. She gave her best throughout the tournament, making her senior national campaign memorable.
1.Sonali Shingate: Indian Railways (46 points)
Known as the “Bonus Queen,” Sonali played for the Indian Railways team in the 67th Senior National Kabaddi Championships. She was key in helping Indian Railways defend their title, scoring 46 points in the six games she played.
Sonali started the tournament on a high note, scoring 7 raid points in 10 raids during a close match against Maharashtra. Indian Railways won 33-32, and she was the top scorer, helping her team secure the win. In the next two games, she didn’t score as many points, but Indian Railways still advanced to the knockout stages. In the quarterfinals against Goa, Sonali was back to her best, scoring 11 points in 12 raids, using bonus points to keep the opposition at bay.
In the semi-finals against Jharkhand, Sonali scored 7 raid points out of 10 raids, leading Indian Railways to the final. In the final against a strong Himachal Pradesh team, Sonali saved her best performance for last. She scored 13 points in 15 raids, helping Indian Railways win another Senior Nationals title. She was unstoppable, scoring consistently and taking crucial bonus points in the second half to secure the win.
Sonali Shingate was in excellent form throughout the tournament, and her performance in the final showed why she is one of the best, especially in important matches.
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