1/8A full house of about 6,000 fans at the Kesarganj indoor stadium before the final. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
2/8Rajasthan's young raider Arjun Bishnoi escapes a chain tackle in the first half. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
3/8Maharashtra's left corner Sachin Gaikwad completes one of his three super tackles. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
4/8Coaches from both sides argue a point with the referee during a timeout. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
5/8Rajasthan celebrate the all-out that gave them a 33-31 lead with six minutes left. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
6/8Captain Omkar Salunkhe crosses back over the midline after the winning raid. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
7/8Maharashtra's players lift their captain on their shoulders at the final whistle. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
8/8Confetti falls as both finalists line up for the medal ceremony. Photo: Illustration: Palmline News (synthetic)
The National Inter-State Kabaddi Championship final was one of the closest in years. The lead changed hands eleven times before Maharashtra captain Omkar Salunkhe's two-point raid sealed a 38-36 win over Rajasthan.
Our photographer was courtside for every raid. Read the full match report, then scroll through eight frames from the night.
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