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PKL 12: Joginder Narwal Blasts Media After Tie-Breaker Loss; ‘Stop Making a Fuss’

Shivansh Rana | 4 min read | 3 days ago | Oct 14, 2025 12:02 am IST
PKL 12: Joginder Narwal Blasts Media After Tie-Breaker Loss; 'Stop Making a Fuss'

Things got heated. Really heated. Dabang Delhi K.C. coach Joginder Narwal was in no mood for questions after his team’s recent tie-breaker loss to Puneri Paltan on October 13, 2025. When reporters questioned his defenders’ performance, the press conference took a dramatic turn.

Key Takeaways

  • Dabang Delhi K.C. coach Joginder Narwal had an angry outburst at a post-match press conference on October 13, 2025.
  • His reaction was triggered by questions about his defenders’ poor performance following a tie-breaker loss to Puneri Paltan.
  • Narwal defended his players, stating, “My defenders played well. Mistakes are made in Kabaddi.”
  • He accused the media of sensationalism, saying, “You media people are making a mountain out of a molehill.”
  • This happened just days after he had praised player Fazel Atrachali as “family” on October 8.

What Sparked the Fire?

Look, losing a nail-biter is tough. And Dabang Delhi’s loss to Puneri Paltan in PKL 12 was exactly that. The match went down to a tie-breaker, a high-pressure situation where any tiny mistake gets magnified. Ajinkya Pawar made a critical error in the fifth raid, which ultimately cost them the game.

But for Narwal, the problem wasn’t the loss itself. It was the narrative forming afterward. When a reporter suggested his defenders didn’t play well, Narwal fired back. “How can you say that our defenders did not play well?” he demanded. It’s clear he felt his players were being unfairly criticized after a hard-fought match.

‘A Mountain Out of a Molehill’

This wasn’t just about one game for Coach Narwal. He felt there was a pattern. “You media people are making a mountain out of a molehill,” he stated directly. He even brought up a previous incident, saying, “In the last match, you created a controversy between me and Manpreet. Stop making such a fuss.”

Here’s the thing, both Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan had already qualified for the top 8. So, while the loss stings, it wasn’t a season-ender. Narwal’s intense reaction suggests he’s more concerned about protecting his team’s morale from outside noise as they head into the playoffs.

Expert Analysis: A Coach’s Shield

What you’re seeing is a coach trying to shield his players. By publicly and aggressively defending them, Narwal sends a message to his squad that he has their back, no matter what. He’s controlling the story, shifting the focus from player errors to what he sees as media negativity. It’s a classic tactic to build a tight-knit, ‘us against the world’ mentality inside the locker room.

Social Media Storm

The video of the press conference is already making the rounds. Fans are divided. Some are praising Narwal for his passion and for defending his team. Others think he’s cracking under pressure. The media, of course, is highlighting the drama, which is exactly what Narwal was pushing back against. It’s a cycle, isn’t it?

A Tale of Two Weeks

What makes this so interesting is the contrast. Just a few days earlier, on October 8, Narwal was all praise for his star defender, Fazel Atrachali, after his historic 200th Pro Kabaddi match. He called Fazel “family,” his “brother,” and his “child,” praising his discipline and leadership.

So, to go from that level of public affection to this fiery defense in less than a week shows you the emotional rollercoaster of coaching in the Pro Kabaddi League. What do you think? Was Narwal right to get angry, or should he have handled it differently?