Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- The opening day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships witnessed commanding performances across multiple pools, as Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars showcased their prowess at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday.

The prestigious tournament has drawn together an impressive array of talent, including several PKL heroes who are set to battle it out for national glory. Stars like Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, Mohit Goyat, Sunil Kumar and Naveen kumar are among the marquee players representing their states.

The championship features 30 teams divided into eight pools in the preliminary stage. Teams must top their respective pools to advance to the knockout rounds, ensuring intense competiti...