Sri Devi Dragons as expected clinched the inaugural KAKL Premier League Kabaddi men's title at the Kampong Pandan Grounds.
They struggled to defeat home team Kampong Pandan Lions in their final League match to ensure their unbeaten run in the competition.
A rejuvenated Lions held the upper hand in the match but were let down by a lapse of concentration in the closing stages of their game to lose 35-41.
They led for much of the game and led 21-16 at the end of the firs half. They stretched their lead to as much as seven at one stage. But with just five minutes to go, the Lions gave away crucial points on defense to see the Dragons draw level at 30-30.
In a nail-biting finish, it was the Lions who faltered. The Dragons pushed ahead and won the game confortably.
A tepid Selayang suprisingly slumped to a 44-48 lost to Sri Devi Tigers but held on to their second place finish in the league.
The Lions and Tigers finished level on 14 points but third place went the Lions way on a better score difference.
In the only women's match played Sri Manjari stunned Segar Brights 67-59 but the win did not change the positions the team would finish. Sri Devi Princess had already clinched the overall crown ahead of Segar with Manjari finishing third.
The prize presentation for the League would be held after the conclusion on the KAKL Knockout Cup which is in the semi-final stage.
Pictures from the final day competition is available here.
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