Pro Kabaddi League is a professional kabaddi league in India that started in 2014. The 2020 season was scheduled to be the seventh season of the league, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kabaddi is a traditional Indian contact sport that originated in ancient India. It involves two teams of seven players each, where one player from the attacking team (the raider) enters the opponent\“s half to tag as many defenders as possible and return to their half, all while chanting kabaddi without taking a breath.
The Pro Kabaddi League has revolutionized the sport in India, making it more professional and popular. It features teams from various cities across India, with players selected through auctions. The league has brought modern training methods, better infrastructure, and increased media coverage to this traditional sport.
Despite the postponement of the 2020 season, the league continues to be one of the most watched sporting events in India, showcasing this indigenous sport to both domestic and international audiences. |