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Punjab Royals Dominate Taekwondo Premier League Season-1, Leg 2, Anshu and Latika Shine in Grand Victory

In a dazzling showcase of athleticism and skill, the Punjab Royals clinched the Taekwondo Premier League Season-1, Leg 2 title at the Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: In a dazzling showcase of athleticism and skill, the Punjab Royals clinched the Taekwondo Premier League Season-1, Leg 2 title at the Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

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The event, spanning from January 20th to 22nd, 2024, witnessed intense battles and spectacular performances, culminating in a thrilling finale that saw the Royals emerge victorious.

Punjab Royals’ star players, Anshu Dandotiya from Madhya Pradesh and Latika Bhandari from Uttarakhand, played pivotal roles in guiding their team to the championship. The Royals showcased exceptional teamwork and resilience, overcoming Gujarat Thunders in a nail-biting final with a scoreline of 12-11, 11-05, 15-13.

The journey to victory included a dominant performance in the semi-finals, where Punjab Royals defeated Haryana Hunters with a commanding score of 29-07, 21-09, 18-12. Gujarat Thunders secured their spot in the final by triumphing over Himachal Hurricanes with a scoreline of 31-28, 21-18, 13-05 in the second semi-final.

The final showdown between Punjab Royals and Gujarat Thunders was a closely contested battle, with Anshu, Shaurya, and Latika from Punjab Royals facing off against Twisha Kakadiya, Kushal Malhotra, and Neeraj Gupta from Gujarat Thunders. The final score of 12-11, 11-05, 15-13 reflected the intense competition and the Royals’ determination to secure the championship.

During the closing ceremony, South Korea’s Moon Kim Jim and Grandmaster Jun Lee, a nine-time Dan Black Belt, presented the Winners Trophy to the jubilant Punjab Royals. The event was graced by Duvvuri Ganesh, Co-Founder and Director of Taekwondo Premier League, adding a touch of grandeur to the celebration.

The Taekwondo Premier League Season-1, Leg 2, will be remembered for Punjab Royals’ outstanding performance, with Anshu and Latika etching their names in the annals of the sport’s history.

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