The Kabaddi Indian Premier League, officially known as the Pro Kabaddi League, is a professional kabaddi league in India. This traditional Indian sport has been transformed into a modern sporting spectacle that attracts millions of viewers across the country.
Kabaddi is an indigenous Indian contact sport that originated in ancient India. The Pro Kabaddi League was launched in 2014 and has since revolutionized the way kabaddi is perceived and played in India. The league follows a franchise-based model similar to the Indian Premier League for cricket.
The league features teams from various Indian cities competing against each other in a tournament format. Each match consists of two teams of seven players each, with players taking turns to raid the opponent\“s court while chanting “kabaddi, kabaddi“ to prove they\“re not inhaling.
This homegrown Indian product has successfully blended traditional sport with modern entertainment, featuring celebrity owners, professional coaching staff, and international players. The league has significantly increased the popularity of kabaddi among urban youth and has created numerous employment opportunities for players, coaches, and support staff.
The Pro Kabaddi League represents how traditional Indian sports can be packaged and marketed successfully in the modern era, making it one of the most watched sporting events in India after cricket. |
