Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 6 (ANI): VELS University became the first Yuva Kabaddi Series Tamil Nadu Clubs 2024 champion with a thumping 49-19 win over Karpagam University at the Velammal Bodhi Campus on Thursday.

After winning the toss, VELS University came out all guns blazing and Satish's Super Raid of 5 points in the fourth minute gave his team a 10-1 lead. The champions went into the half-time break leading 28-9 and there was little Karpagam University could have done to stem the tide.

Also Read | Sunil Chhetri Opens Up on Retirement Ahead of Final Match for India, Says ‘I've Been Fighting a Small Battle Every Day’.

The finale was witnessed by the Head Coach of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) team Haryana Steelers' Manpreet Singh along with the President of Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, Solai Raja and General Secretary, Safiulla.

The Yuva Kabaddi Series Tamil Nadu Clubs 2024 witnessed a total of 16 teams, comprising over 320 players, face off in an exciting custom-made tournament format that witnessed a total of 121 matches played in three stages.

Also Read | Pakistan vs United States of America, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Free Live Streaming Online: How to Watch PAK vs USA Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?.

VELS University took home a prize purse of Rs 20 lakh while the runners-up received Rs 10 lakh.

KR Sports' Ganganath Krishnan topped the best raiders chart with a total of 161 raid points and was awarded a prize money of Rs 50,000.

Sakthivel Thangavelu of Karpagam University earned Rs 50,000 after being named the best defender with 58 tackle points. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)