Dabang Delhi in PKL: Titles, performance, records, ownership – All you need to know
One of the more popular teams in the Pro Kabaddi League, Dabang Delhi K.C. is a professional kabaddi team based in New Delhi, India. The team is currently coached by Joginder Singh, with Ashu Malik serving as the captain. They play their home games at the Thyagraj Sports Complex in New Delhi.
Who are the owners of Dabang Delhi K.C.?
The Dabang Delhi K.C. is owned by Radha Kapoor, who is also the only female owner in the Pro Kabaddi League. Radha Kapoor is the eldest daughter of Rana Kapoor, the founder of Yes Bank. She is also the owner of Dabang Mumbai Hockey Club in the Hockey India League and Dabang Delhi Table Tennis club in Ultimate Table Tennis.
How many Pro Kabaddi League titles have Dabang Delhi K.C. won ?
After finishing the seventh season as runners-up, Dabang Delhi KC clinched their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League title in season eight. They secured 14 wins out of 24 matches in that season.
Dabang Delhi's performance in the Pro Kabaddi League:
Dabang Delhi were counted among the under-performing sides until the initial five seasons in the Pro Kabaddi League. However, the Delhi-based side showcased a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes from the sixth season onwards. They have secured playoff qualification for the last six consecutive years.
Season 1: 6th position
Season 2: 6th position
Season 3: 8th position
Season 4: 7th position
Season 5: 6th position
Season 6: 3rd position
Season 7: Runners-up
Season 8: Champions
Season 9: Eliminator
Season 10: Eliminator
Season 11: Semi-Final
Dabang Delhi squad for PKL 12:
Dabang Delhi have backed Ashu Malik to lead the side for season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League. He has been a top performer for Delhi for quite some time and will, once again, be a player to watch out for in the upcoming season.
Raiders: Mohit (right raider), Anil Gurjar, Vijay, Ajinkya Ashok Pawar, Akshit (left raider), Neeraj Narwal, Ashu Malik.
Defenders: Sandeep (left cover), Anurag (left corner), Raman Singh (right corner), Mohit (left cover), Saurabh Nandal (left corner), Gaurav Chhillar (right cover), Surjeet Singh (right cover), Amirhossein Bastami (F) (right corner), Fazel Atrachali (F) (left corner).
All-rounders: Amit, Ashish Kumar Sangwan, Naveen, Arkam Shaikh.
Head Coach: Joginder Narwal.
