The New Kabaddi Federation of India (NKFI) is all set to bring in a one-of-its-kind event, ‘Indo International Premier Kabaddi League’. The league has been conceptualised with the objective of promoting the Indian origin sport among an international audience.
Many former Arjuna awardees of the game have joined hands with the NKFI to conceptualise and launch the Indo International Premier Kabaddi League. Many legends have extended their support towards this league along with many other sports personalities and celebrities.
The League will showcase a distinct format, having 8 teams with 62 matches spread over one and half month’s period. Each team will have 3-4 foreign players from across the world. It will feature players from across the globe namely New-Zealand, Poland, Argentina, Tanzania, Australia, Norway, United Kingdom, Canada and USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Mauritius, Kenya, Iraq, Denmark and many more countries.
Talking about the launch of Indo International Premier Kabaddi League, Sarvesh Kumar, President, NKFI said, “I’m really proud to see Kabaddi growing in India. In the last few years, we have been seeing a drastic change in people’s mindset for Kabaddi. With the launch of this league, we expect that Kabaddi will gain more encouragement as a sport in India. This league is the only platform to be launched where highly talented players all across the globe will be put to test.”
M. V. Prasad Babu, General Secretary, NKFI said, “We are overwhelmed to launch the Indo International Premier Kabaddi League in India. This will be the first league featuring the best of Indian and International players from across the world. We believe that the Indo International Premier Kabaddi league will be the landmark event which will set a new benchmark for the sport and we are honoured to tie up with DSPORT. We are very excited for this season and can’t wait to witness the fighting spirit and enthusiasm of the players.”
