Noida, Nov. 5 -- Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) concluded its Season 2 Player Auction here with intense bidding and landmark signings. With 12 franchises and a total purse of Rs 1.70 crore, the event marked a new chapter in UPKL's journey to becoming India's most successful state-level league across any sports.

The auction featured 500 players, including national players, emerging talent and young prospects. The auction also witnessed the debut of its newest franchise, Gazab Ghaziabad, which joined the competition alongside Aligarh Tigers, Kanpur Warriors, and Purvanchal Panthers, further expanding UPKL's footprint to twelve teams.

The auction saw strong participation across all 12 franchises, with top bids reflecting the growing mar...