New Delhi: Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) growth has been sensational in India and the league is considered the second-best Indian sports league after the Indian Premier League (IPL). PKL concluded its 11th season and recorded the best viewership in PKL history.
PKL is also the second sporting league in India that started their second decade and it is a milestone as Indian viewers are very fond of cricket. PKL commissioner, Anupam Goswami transforming the sport by communicating the athlete’s stories to a larger audience.
He believes if the story of athletes inspired the youth on a larger level, then the sport will grow rapidly. PKL is also reaching every household as they are partnered with Star Sports and the role of Star Sports aided the Kabaddi to survive one decade.
Many Indian leagues were shut down like badminton, Tennis, table tennis, and more but PKL made their recognition in India. Goswami stated that PKL achieved many things throughout the journey but there is still so much more to be done in the sport.
In the COVID pandemic, PKL didn’t cut any match from their roaster and conducted the full season on schedule without any trouble. PKL is regularly working on the betterment and growth of the sport.
PKL commissioner’s view on Women’s Kabaddi League
After successfully hosting men’s PKL for over a decade, every fan has a question about when the women’s PKL will start. Goswami tried to initiate the women’s PKL in 2016 but after getting the least interest from the fans, they shut down the tournament.
Now, Goswami will launch the women’s Kabaddi and he will try to get the same impact, as men’s PKL in 2014. The key function of the women’s kabaddi will be the quality of the tournament as they will search out the best talent available in women’s kabaddi.
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