As the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) enters its 11th season it continues to elevate kabaddi’s profile both in India and internationally. The new season which kicked off on October 18 in Hyderabad marks yet another milestone for players like Sachin Tanwar the season’s most expensive buy at ₹2.15 crore fulfilling a dream for the Tamil Thalaivas raider and his family. “My mother wanted me to have the best bid,” he shares proudly. The league has transformed his life also enabling him to build a house for his parents and support his family.
Pro Kabbadi League the second-most-watched league in India after the IPL has taken kabaddi “from mitti to mat,” modernizing the game with faster gameplay and a vibrant atmosphere ideal for TV. The league’s latest season showcases 12 teams and a strong international lineup which additionally has more International players including top players from Iran, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Iconic international players like Jang Kun Lee from Korea are returning who are eager to compete against the sport’s best in the three-month-long tournament.
U Mumba’s star defender Sunil who earned ₹1.015 crore this season notes how the league is enhancing global skills. “Iran has learned from PKL and now poses a tough challenge,” he says, emphasizing the benefits of the league’s advanced training and video analysis tools. Both Sachin and Sunil agree that PKL has boosted kabaddi’s reputation and reach making it accessible to fans worldwide.
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