{"id":1811,"date":"2025-09-16T21:13:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2025-09-16T21:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:43:25","slug":"pkl-2025-naveen-kumar-injury-update-return-in-one-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-2025-naveen-kumar-injury-update-return-in-one-week\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 12 Injury Update: Naveen Kumar May Be Back in 7 Days, Says Haryana Steelers Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Naveen Kumar injury Latest Update: <\/strong>The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 2025) has already delivered some intense action, but the absence of Haryana Steelers\u2019 star raider Naveen Kumar<\/strong><\/a> in their recent match has left fans concerned and curious. His name was missing from the lineup during the crucial clash against Gujarat Giants<\/strong><\/a> on 15th September<\/strong>, and since then, questions about his injury and possible return have dominated kabaddi discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What exactly happened to Naveen Kumar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naveen Kumar sustained a serious left knee injury<\/strong><\/a> during match number 21 against Bengaluru Bulls<\/a><\/strong> on 8th September 2025<\/strong>. The injury occurred in the first half of the game, during one of his raids. While attempting to make his move, he appeared to land awkwardly and immediately collapsed on his back, clearly in pain. The situation was serious enough for the support staff to carry him off the mat on a stretcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visuals from that moment were difficult to watch, and it left not only the Haryana Steelers<\/a> fans but the entire kabaddi community concerned about the future of one of the league\u2019s most dynamic raiders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coach Manpreet Singh\u2019s update after Gujarat Giants match<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After Haryana Steelers’ 40-37 victory<\/strong> over Gujarat Giants in match 33<\/strong>, head coach Manpreet Singh<\/strong> finally provided some clarity on Naveen’s condition during the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to the media, Coach Manpreet said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAs much as the fans are waiting for Naveen’s return, the team and I are waiting even more. We need him back as soon as possible and we\u2019re praying for his quick recovery. We\u2019ve started light training sessions with him, but realistically, it might still take 1\u20132 weeks before we can confirm his return.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cRight now, the hope is alive. If things go well, he could possibly be back on the mat within five to seven days.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This update has offered a much-needed ray of hope to fans who were worried about his long-term absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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