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UP Yoddhas Coach Resigns After 53-26 Loss; Player’s Praise 24 Hours Earlier Sparks PKL 12 Chaos

Shivansh Rana | 4 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 18, 2025 04:02 am IST
UP Yoddhas Coach Resigns After 53-26 Loss; Player's Praise 24 Hours Earlier Sparks PKL 12 Chaos

UP Yoddhas in Turmoil: Jasveer Singh’s Shock Resignation Comes Just Hours After Player’s Praise

What a whirlwind. In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the Pro Kabaddi League, UP Yoddhas’ head coach Jasveer Singh has reportedly resigned as of October 17, 2025. The news dropped right after the team’s brutal 53-26 defeat to Haryana Steelers, but here’s the kicker, it comes just 24 hours after one of his own players was publicly praising his support. Talk about confusing.

Key Takeaways

  • Jasveer Singh reportedly resigned as UP Yoddhas head coach on October 17, 2025, citing the team’s poor performance.
  • The news is shocking because player Shivam Chaudhary praised “Jasveer sir” for his backing on October 16.
  • The resignation followed a massive 53-26 loss to Haryana Steelers, their biggest defeat of the season.
  • Just before the loss, UP Yoddhas had won two straight games, climbing to eighth in the PKL 12 standings.

A Week of Wild Highs and Crushing Lows

Look, you can’t make this stuff up. The Yoddhas were actually on a roll. On October 13, they absolutely dismantled U Mumba with a 40-24 victory, finally snapping a painful losing streak. Then, two days later on October 15, they pulled off a nail-biting 32-31 win against Tamil Thalaivas. That victory was huge, vaulting them into the eighth spot on the points table and right back into the playoff hunt.

But then came October 16. A day of complete contrasts. First, you have player Shivam Chaudhary telling the media, “Jasveer sir, Upendra sir, and the seniors have backed me a lot.” It sounded like the team was united. But that very same evening, they got decimated 53-26 by the Haryana Steelers. It wasn’t just a loss; it was Haryana’s biggest victory margin of the entire season. Ouch.

The Sudden Exit and Lingering Questions

So, one day your player is thanking you, and the next, you’ve reportedly resigned? Something doesn’t add up. The official reason cited in the October 17 report is the team’s “poor show.” But were two wins followed by one bad loss enough to trigger this? Or is there something more going on behind the scenes?

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This is where things get interesting. Assistant coach Upendra Malik had just praised the new PKL format on October 15, saying it kept the team motivated because eight teams could make the playoffs. They were in tenth place on October 12 and fought their way to eighth. The ambition was clearly there. So why would the head coach leave now?

Expert Analysis and Social Media Storm

Kabaddi experts are scratching their heads. The timing is just bizarre. A coach’s departure after a big loss isn’t unheard of, but the glowing player comment just hours before makes this a unique situation. It suggests a potential disconnect between the players’ morale and the management’s expectations.

And you can bet the fans are having a field day online. The social media storm is brewing with questions. Was Jasveer Singh pushed out? Did the loss against Haryana reveal a deeper problem that wins were just papering over? Fans are confused and demanding clarity from the UP Yoddhas management. Right now, it’s all speculation.

What This Means for UP Yoddhas’ Playoff Hopes

Honestly, this couldn’t have come at a worse time. With the race for the top eight heating up, losing your head coach throws a massive wrench in the works. Assistant coach Upendra Malik will likely have to step up, but can he rally a team that must be reeling from this chaos?

The Yoddhas’ next few matches are now absolutely critical. They need to show that this sudden change won’t derail their campaign. But one thing is for sure: all eyes will be on them, not just for their performance on the mat, but for answers about what really happened with Jasveer Singh. What do you think is the real story here?