Kolkata, May 16 -- Bengal Warriorz on Friday announced the appointment of Naveen Kumar as the team's new head coach for the next season of the Pro Kabaddi League.

A decorated kabaddi veteran hailing from Haryana, with an illustrious career both as a player and a coach, Naveen Kumar brings with him a wealth of experience and a winning mindset to the Warriorz franchise.

The new Bengal Warriorz coach has a remarkable track record in the sport and has represented India, and won Gold medals at multiple events, including at the 10th South Asian Games (2006), 15th Asian Games (2006), 2nd World Cup (2007), and 2nd Indoor Asian Games (2007). His know-how combined with the winning mindset and fighting spirit will be beneficial to the Warriorz, wh...