UP Yoddhas coach Jasveer Singh banks on ‘balanced squad’ and new leadership in PKL 12
Head coach Jasveer Singh said UP Yoddhas have built a balanced squad for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 and are preparing in earnest for a successful campaign during the team’s jersey launch event in Lucknow on Thursday.
“We have built a squad that balances experience with exciting new talent. The focus has been on giving our young players the confidence to play with freedom, while the senior members provide guidance and stability,” said Singh.
Newly-appointed captain Sumit Sangwan said he felt honoured to lead the team and vowed to repay the faith in him with strong performances. Sangwan and his deputy Ashu Singh have been with the franchise since season 7.
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“It is an honour to lead UP Yoddhas. The team has shown immense faith in me, and I want to repay that by delivering strong performances on the mat. We have a tight-knit group, and with the support of our fans, we are determined to make this season memorable,” Sangwan said.
The team has retained 13 players from last season, while also bringing in fresh faces from the auction. Six players have been promoted from Yuva Yoddhas, the franchise’s developmental side that trains at the UP Yoddhas Academy.
Yoddhas finished third last season, will begin their PKL 12 campaign against Telugu Titans in Visakhapatnam on August 30.
Published on Aug 21, 2025