The Kabaddi Association of Jharkhand, Bihar State Kabaddi Association and Chhattisgarh Kabaddi Association have sanctioned a new state-level tournament titled the JBC Kabaddi League.
All three associations are affiliated members of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI).
The league — short for the Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh Kabaddi League — is scheduled to be held in the first half of 2026. Its inaugural season will feature five teams representing the three states.
Organisers said the JBC Kabaddi League will provide emerging players with greater visibility through a structured league format supported by organised scouting, a player auction and professional exposure. The league also aims to drive fan engagement, strengthen community pride and contribute to the development of local infrastructure for the kabaddi ecosystem in India.
Promotion and Vision
The JBC Kabaddi League is jointly promoted by Rannvijay Singh, an Indian sports entrepreneur. He is also Director of the Bhojpuri Industry Premier League (BIPL) and franchise owner of Awadh Ramdoots in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL).
Speaking on the launch, promoter Rannvijay Singh said, “State and local leagues are key growth pathways. Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh share a deep connection with kabaddi, played widely in schools and community spaces. The JBC Kabaddi League builds on this legacy by creating a structured platform that connects grassroots talent to the professional ecosystem. With the strong support of the state Kabaddi Associations, we are confident in our vision to make kabaddi mainstream and a viable career choice.”
Brand Ambassador Appointment
To strengthen grassroots participation and provide technical guidance, the league has appointed Randhir Singh Sehrawat as its Brand Ambassador.
Popularly known as “Coach Saab,” Sehrawat has dedicated more than four decades to Indian kabaddi as both a player and national-level coach. He is a recipient of the Arjuna Award (1997) and the National Citizen Award (1991), becoming the first kabaddi player to receive the latter. Over his career, he has won 93 medals across major tournaments, including Senior Nationals, Federation Cups and All India Railway Championships.
The organisers said the league is intended to create a structured pathway for talent from Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh, reinforcing the sport’s grassroots strength in the region while expanding opportunities at the professional level.
