The Professional Kabaddi League (PKL) is ready to make its much-anticipated return on Friday, October 18. The ‘Battle of Breath’ will start with an thrilling opener that includes the Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls on the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Forward of the brand new season, a grand launch occasion was held at Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The occasion was attended by PKL League Commissioner and Head of Sports activities Leagues at Mashal Sports activities, Anupam Goswami, together with group captains Pawan Sehrawat (Telugu Titans) and Pardeep Narwal (Bengaluru Bulls). Captains of the opposite 10 groups have been additionally current to mark the beginning of the PKL season.
A spotlight of the occasion was an exhibition match that includes the PKL captains and a group of distinguished creators, following a partnership with Meta. Notable creators taking part within the match included the Massive Nerds, Hardik Banga, Sidhant Sarfare, and Ashish Singh, including a recent and fascinating factor to the game.
Sharing his ideas on the PKL’s journey and the upcoming season, Anupam Goswami stated, “The primary decade of the PKL has been an amazing achievement. Nonetheless, our focus now could be on utilizing these experiences to organize for the subsequent part and construct on the success tales. Over time, the gamers have obtained nice assist, and one of many standout components is the pleasure with which they establish as kabaddi athletes. After serving to rediscover a world-class Indian sport, the subsequent part includes taking the PKL to new worldwide horizons. There was important world curiosity, and we have now all the time prioritised a fan-first method. We stay relentless in our efforts to keep up that.”
Telugu Titans’ captain Pawan Sehrawat expressed his pleasure for the opening match, saying, “I’m thrilled that we, the Telugu Titans, will play the season’s first sport in Hyderabad in entrance of our house followers. Their assist has all the time been unimaginable, and I am assured it is going to be no completely different once we step onto the mat. The group is in good condition, and we’re optimistic about our probabilities.”
Bengaluru Bulls’ captain Pardeep Narwal, returning to the group that gave him his PKL debut, was prepared for the problem forward. He stated, “Season 11 of the PKL can be large. We’re excited concerning the match, and we have ready nicely through the pre-season. Our group is well-balanced, and the Bulls are desirous to make a robust begin.”
The preparations for PKL 11 started on a historic observe, with eight gamers being bought for over INR 1 crore on the public sale in Mumbai. After Pawan and Pardeep’s conflict, the second match of the night will see U Mumba’s Sunil Kumar– the most costly Indian defender in PKL historical past after being purchased for INR 1.015 crore– face off towards Naveen Kumar, one of many star raiders for Dabang Delhi Ok.C.
This yr, the PKL returns to a three-city format, with the 2024 version beginning on the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, from October 18 to November 9. It can then transfer to the Noida Indoor Stadium for the second leg from November 10 to December 1, adopted by the ultimate leg on the Badminton Corridor within the Balewadi Sports activities Advanced, Pune, from December 3 to December 24.
As PKL enters Season 11, our dedication to prioritising followers, each digitally and on-ground, stays unwavering. This season, we’re delighted to supply our superfans distinctive experiences that we are going to proceed to construct on sooner or later. By way of immersive digital interventions and unforgettable in-stadium moments, we purpose to create lasting connections and make our followers an integral a part of the PKL journey. (ANI)
