Puneri Paltan Pro Kabaddi: Representing the city of Pune, Maharashtra in the Pro Kabaddi League, Puneri Paltan stands as a stalwart professional Kabaddi team. Situated at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex and under the guidance of Coach BC Ramesh, this team has etched its presence in the league's history.
A foundational entity in the Pro Kabaddi League, Puneri Paltan faced initial setbacks, languishing at the bottom in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. However, a transformative shift occurred in the 2016 (January) season as the Paltans, under a learning curve, clinched a playoff berth for the first time, ultimately securing the third position.
Building on this newfound momentum, Puneri Paltan exhibited resilience in the subsequent seasons. Despite narrowly missing the playoffs in the 2016 (June) season, they rebounded in 2017, securing a coveted playoff spot. However, the 2018-19 season proved challenging, with the team falling short of playoff qualification, a testament to the inconsistency that has dogged Pune's Pro Kabaddi League journey.
Breaking through the challenges, Puneri Paltan marked a historic moment on December 15, 2022, triumphing over Tamil Thalaivas in the semi-final of the 9th season of Vivo Pro Kabaddi League. This victory catapulted them into their maiden Pro Kabaddi League final, setting the stage for a showdown against Jaipur Pink Panthers. They he not won any season of the Pro Kabaddi League as of yet.
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All You Need to Know About Puneri Paltan Team and Squad 2023In the preceding season, a cadre of standout performers, namely Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, Fazel Atrachali, and Sombeer, showcased stellar performances for Puneri Paltan. This stellar display prompted the team to retain most of its players in preparation for the forthcoming 10th season. However, a notable departure was observed as the team released Fazel Atrachali, who served as the captain in the previous season.
Herein are the latest details about the Puneri Paltan Squad 2023, along with key updates for the upcoming PKL 10:
Category
Players
Elite Retained Players
Sombir, Abinesh Nadaranjan
Retained Young Players
Pankaj Mohite, Sanket Sawant
Existing Young Players
Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Akash Santosh Shinde, Shubham Nitin Shelke, Govind Gurjar
Franchisee Nominated NYP
Aditya Tushar Shinde, Badal Taqdir Singh
The whole squad of Puneri Paltan is as follows:
Position
Players
Raider
Aditya Tushar Shinde, Akash Santosh Shinde, Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Pankaj Mohite, and Shubham Nitin Shelke
Defender
Alankar Kaluram Patil, Balasaheb Shahaji Jadh, DR Mahendra Prasad, Harsh Mahesh Lad, Rakesh Bhalle Ram, Fazel Atrachali, Abinesh Nadarajan, Badal Taqdir Singh, Sanket Sawant, and Sombir
All Rounder
Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, and Govind Gurjar
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Who is the owner of Puneri Paltan?The Puneri Paltan franchise finds its ownership under the aegis of Insurekot Sports, a multifaceted Mumbai-based firm deeply entrenched in diverse sports-related ventures. Situated in Santacruz, Mumbai, Insurekot Sports emerged on the scene on 9 April 2001, and its operational oversight is led by three directors: Sumanlal Babulal Shah, Rajesh Harkishandas Doshi, and Karthi Kumar Venkatraman Marshan.
Among these directors, Sumanlal Shah assumes additional roles as a Partner/Director in several other esteemed companies, exemplified by his involvement with entities like Kotak Commodity Services, Business Standard Online Private Limited, and Infina Finance Ltd. Likewise, Rajesh Harkishandas Doshi serves as a Director in companies beyond Insurekot Sports, showcasing a breadth of engagement in various corporate spheres.
Established Year
The inaugural Year 2014 – PKL Season 1
Coach
Anup Kumar
Owner
Insurekot Sports
Sponsor
Indigo Paints & Schaeffler India
Ticket Booking
You can buy the Puneri Paltan tickets for PKL 2023 from online ticket booking portals
Home Venue
Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Puna, Maharashtra, India
Official Website
www.puneripaltan.com
The proprietors, embodying a commitment to the revitalization of kabaddi as a sport, he consistently demonstrated their passion. This dedication materializes through their initiatives, including the organization of diverse events aimed at identifying and fostering talent from a young age, thereby contributing to the vibrancy and growth of kabaddi.
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Puneri Paltan Match Schedule in PKL 10Puneri Paltan, in its journey through the Pro Kabaddi League, has participated in a cumulative total of 151 matches, emerging victorious in 62 of these encounters. Puneri Paltan will play its first match against Jaipur Pink Panthers on 3rd December 2023:
Date
Teams
Match
Venue
December 4
Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
Match 5
The Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad
December 8
Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba
Match 13
Sree Kanteera Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru
December 15
Puneri Paltan vs Haryana Steelers
Match 23
Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 16
Puneri Paltan vs Bengal Warriors
Match 25
Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 18
Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C.
Match 30
Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 20
Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Bulls
Match 33
Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
December 26
Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates
Match 42
SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai
January 1
Telugu Titans vs Puneri Paltan
Match 51
Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida
January 3
UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan
Match 55
Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida
January 7
Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas
Match 60
DOME by NSCI, Mumbai
January 12
Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants
Match 68
SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
January 13
Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan
Match 69
SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
January 21
Gujarat Giants vs Puneri Paltan
Match 82
Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
January 23
U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan
Match 86
Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
January 27
Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan
Match 91
Patliputra Indoor Stadium, Patna
January 30
Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans
Match 97
Patliputra Indoor Stadium, Patna
February 5
Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Puneri Paltan
Match 107
Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
February 7
Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan
Match 109
Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi
February 11
Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan
Match 115
Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
February 14
Bengal Warriors vs Puneri Paltan
Match 121
Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
February 19
Haryana Steelers vs Puneri Paltan
Match 129
Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium, Panchkula
February 21
Puneri Paltan vs UP Yoddhas
Match 131
Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium, Panchkula
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Puneri Paltan Top Players and PointsThe points table for the top players will be updated after Puneri Paltan plays their first match in Pro Kabaddi League season 10.
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