Rohtak, March 31 -- The Haryana Steelers Academy emerged victorious at the inaugural Haryana Steelers Cup (HS Cup) by defeating Sports Centre Geong at the BRS Kabaddi Academy in Dighal on March 29.

According to a release, the tournament brought together 61 teams from across Rohtak, Hisar, and Sonipat and marked a significant step in Haryana Steelers' efforts to build a structured grassroots pathway for kabaddi in the state.

The HS Cup followed a multi-stage format with zonal rounds for players aged 16-20 years old. The competition was narrowed down to six teams in the league stage, with each team playing five matches.

The top two teams then advanced to the final. The finals witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Kulbi...