Vadodara, Feb. 24 -- The opening day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara witnessed several commanding performances on Tuesday, with a mix of experienced players and emerging talents making strong starts to their campaigns.

According to a release, a total of 29 teams, divided into eight pools, are participating in the championship. Eight matches were played on Day 1 across Pools A to H, with Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Indian Railways and Gujarat registering victories in their respective fixtures.

The day was also highlighted by notable individual performances, with Gujarat's Mitesh Prajapati scoring 21 points to play a decisive role in his team's victory. Vidarbha's Adesh Warkh...