Rohtak Royals Rebound with Comfortable 38-24 Win Over Faridabad Fighters

Rohtak Royals Rebound with Comfortable 38-24 Win Over Faridabad Fighters

Rohtak Royals responded to their opening-day defeat with a comfortable 38-24 win over Faridabad Fighters on January 28 at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai. The victory marked the start of Rohtak's recovery from their surprise loss to Karnal Kings and set the team on the path that would eventually carry them to the Kabaddi Champions League title.

Vijay Malik's calm, controlled raiding gave coach Surender Nada's side an early platform, while Sandeep Narwal's defensive experience helped shut down Faridabad's attacking threats for large stretches of the match. Faridabad Fighters, meanwhile, struggled to convert their defensive intent into raid points, a challenge that would recur throughout their winless league campaign under coach Balwan Singh Dahiya.

For Rohtak Royals, the 14-point margin was an important response after the shock defeat to Karnal Kings, showing the balance between raiding and defence that coach Surender Nada had spoken about building at the auction table. It was the first of several wins that would carry Rohtak Royals through a rollercoaster league stage and into the knockouts as genuine title contenders.

This result also marked an early low point in what became a difficult season for Faridabad Fighters, who would finish Kabaddi Champions League Season 1 without a single league win, despite showing genuine defensive resistance in patches throughout the campaign.

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