The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will make its much-awaited return to the mat on Friday, October 18. The Battle of Breath will kickstart with an exhilarating opener the place the Telugu Titans and the Bengaluru Bulls sq. off on the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli in Hyderabad. In anticipation of the brand new season, a grand launch was held on the Hyatt Place, at Banjara Hills, in Hyderabad. The occasion was graced by PKL League Commissioner & Head of Sports Leagues at Mashal Sports, Mr. Anupam Goswami, together with workforce captains Pawan Sehrawat (Telugu Titans) and Pardeep Narwal (Bengaluru Bulls).
Captains of the remaining 10 groups have been additionally current as they kicked off the PKL season.
One of probably the most thrilling moments of the day was when an exhibition match was held that includes the PKL captains and a workforce of distinguished creators, on account of our partnership with Meta. Some of the distinguished creators current on the match included the Big Nerds, Hardik Banga, Sidhant Sarfare, Ashish Singh, amongst others, bringing a contemporary and fascinating dynamic to the game.
Expressing his ideas on the journey up to now and the upcoming season, Mr. Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League stated, “The first decade of the PKL has been a huge achievement, but for us, the focus is on using the experiences to help prepare for the next phase, and further build on the success stories. The players have received a lot of support over the years. And one of the standout aspects is the confidence with which the players say they are kabaddi athletes. After helping rediscover a world class Indian sport, the next phase of this important journey involves going to newer shores. There has been a significant amount of interest internationally for the PKL. We have always worked with a fan-first thought process, and we promise to be relentless in our approach towards that.”
Telugu Titans’ captain Pawan Sehrawat additionally shared his pleasure for the opening match by saying, “I am very happy that we, Telugu Titans, will play the opening game of the season at Hyderabad in front of our home fans. The fans have always supported us a lot, and we are sure there will be more of the same when we walk onto the mat. The team is in a good place and we are confident of doing well.”
Bengaluru Bulls’ captain Pardeep Narwal was prepared for the problem that lies forward as he returns to the workforce that gave him his PKL debut. Ahead of the opening match, he stated, “Season 11 of the PKL will be huge and we are very excited to come into the tournament and we have prepared well throughout the pre-season for this. Our team is very well balanced and the Bulls are keen to start off with a bang.”
Preparations for PKL 11 started on a historic notice as eight gamers have been offered for over INR 1 crore within the public sale held in Mumbai. After Pawan and Pardeep take to the mat on Friday, the second match of the night time will see U Mumba’s Sunil Kumar – the costliest Indian defender in PKL historical past after being purchased for INR 1.015 Crores – tackle the attacking prowess of Naveen Kumar, who’s among the many star raiders for Dabang Delhi Okay.C.
This time round, PKL shall be returning to a three-city format, with the 2024 version commencing on the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli in Hyderabad from October 18 to November 9. It will then transfer to the Noida Indoor Stadium for the second leg beginning on November 10 until December 1. The third leg will start on the Badminton Hall within the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune from December 3 to December 24.
As the PKL strikes into Season 11, our dedication to placing followers first, each digitally and on-ground, stays stronger than ever. This season, we’re thrilled to offer our superfans with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, a convention we plan to construct on sooner or later. Through immersive digital interventions and unforgettable in-stadia moments, we purpose to create extra memorable connections and make our followers an integral a part of the PKL journey.
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