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**Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Off to a Thrilling Start with Nail-Biting Finishes and Record-Breaking Viewership**

**Mumbai, India – September 12, 2024** – Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, streaming on JioStar, has kicked off with an unprecedented level of competition, delivering a week of intense matches and edge-of-your-seat moments. Of the first 14 matches, a remarkable 71% were decided by a mere 5 points or less, a significant jump compared to previous seasons. This year has also featured four tie-breakers and a dramatic ‘Golden Raid,’ further emphasizing the heightened intensity and close margins.

“It’s great to witness and be part of such competitive matches in Season 12,” said Puneri Paltan Head Coach Ajay Thakur. “The Pro Kabaddi League has progressed significantly, with players now taking fitness and training extremely seriously. Even the new rule introductions by the league have added to the competitiveness. This is exactly what the league needed, a strong start. Such closely fought matches, combined with the aggressive style of play, will draw more attention to PKL and further accelerate the growth of the sport.”

Puneri Paltan skipper Aslam Inamdar added, “The increased competitiveness in PKL Season 12 will only have a direct impact on the league. It pushes us to bring out the best possible version of ourselves since we cannot take any team lightly. Such close results and finishes are exciting, and I hope this intensity continues for the rest of the tournament.”

Beyond the close scores, the season has been punctuated by dramatic moments. A heated exchange between Bengal Warriors’ Devank Dalal and Haryana Steelers Head Coach Manpreet Singh following Dalal’s outstanding 21-point performance has become a major talking point. The clash of titans like Sunil Kumar and Mohammadreza Shadloui, and the emergence of promising young players have added to the spectacle, creating a perfect blend of experience and youthful aggression.

“I cannot recollect when a Pro Kabaddi League season has had such a strong start, consistent close finishes, fierce rivalries, and players openly showcasing aggression on the mat,” stated JioStar expert Rishank Devadiga. “The quality of play has been excellent, both from experienced and young kabaddi players. I am confident this will continue, and fans will get to witness a lot more thrilling action in the weeks ahead.”

The excitement on the mat has translated into impressive viewership numbers. Season 12’s opening day TVR surpassed last year’s performance. Digitally, PKL Season 12 experienced a 3X increase in reach, with total watch-time on JioStar rising by 22%.

With the season’s momentum building, fans can look forward to Rivalry Week, from September 15-20, featuring the highly anticipated Maharashtra Derby between U Mumba and Puneri Paltan on September 18. PKL Season 12 promises to be the most competitive and thrilling season yet.

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