KABADDI LEAGUE
Let a thousand IPLs bloom: How India needs to look at sports
India does have 10 major leagues for sports ranging from football and hockey to kho kho and kabaddi, as well as dozens of smaller leagues, ranging from Andhra Premier League to Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal. But given India's vast population and geographic spread, India should have thousands of leagues at all levels for all different sports.
GMR Group becomes principal sponsor of Seattle Orcas
As part of this sponsorship agreement, the GMR logo will adorn the arm of the Seattle Orcas' jerseys throughout the season. Additionally, GMR Group will leverage various rights associated with the sponsorship, including LED board displays, award presentations, toss mats, and ticket allocations.
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Net profit falls 22% YoY to Rs 206 crore; revenue rises 4%
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: The company reported a PAT of Rs 264 crore in the year-ago period. From Rs 7,873 crore posted in the same period last year, its revenue from operations rose 4% YoY to Rs 8,222 crore in the quarter under review. The Food and FMCG segment achieved an ever highest quarterly revenue of Rs 2,705 crore in the fourth quarter.
Frido partners RCB as the official insole partner for T20 league
Consumer healthcare brand Frido has collaborated with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to launch special edition sports insoles and technical socks for athletes. The partnership marks Frido's foray into sports equipment, aiming to optimize performance and reduce foot and knee pain. The move aligns with India's growing interest in sports and the expanding sports accessories market
RIL, Disney announce a big, fat Indian wedding
Walt Disney's Star India will merge with Reliance Industries' Viacom18 to create India's biggest media and entertainment business valued at $8.5 billion. Mukesh Ambani and Bob Iger will lead the merged entity. The venture will have exclusive rights to distribute Disney films and productions in India.
IPL 2024 Auction: All you need to know about the first female IPL auctioneer, Mallika Sagar
Mallika Sagar, a Mumbai-based art collector and auctioneer, will take over the IPL 2024 auctions being the first female host of the marquee tournament. Sagar, who hosted the Women's Premiere League (WPL) auction, has 25 years of experience in auctions and was the first Indian auctioneer for Christie's at 26. She will replace Charu Sharma, who replaced Hugh Edmeades midway in the 2023 auctions due to a medical emergency.
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No plans to dilute stake in Jaipur Pink Panthers: Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan added that he will look at an external investor if there is a requirement in the future. "As the league and the sport grow in the future and I feel that there is a requirement for an additional investment that I am not able to augment, then I will possibly think of bringing in a strategic investor," he said.
Rediffusion, star spar over Kabaddi ad
"Star (Disney Star) is fully aware that our IP has been infringed but are now fighting shy of withdrawing the PKL ad as large sums have been spent on celebrities," Kalyani Srivastava, joint president at Rediffusion, has alleged. "That is actually the irony of it all - you are willing to splurge large sums on producing a campaign on an idea that is not yours!" she told ET.
Adani Sportsline appoints Sanjay Adesara as CBO
Adani Sportsline, the sports division of Adani Group, has appointed Sanjay Adesara, former Adani Wilmar Marketing Head, as the new Chief Business Officer (CBO), succeeding Satyam Trivedi. Adesara, with over 15 years of brand-building experience, will contribute to Adani Group's sports business growth. He played a key role in Adani's sports activities, including leading leagues like Pro Kabaddi.
Freemium game on: Hotstar to stream Pro Kabaddi League for free on mobiles
Disney+ Hotstar will offer free streaming of the Pro Kabaddi League season for mobile users in India starting December 2, 2023. The move follows the platform's successful cricket tournaments, that is the Asia Cup and ICC Men's ODI World Cup. During a league match of the World Cup between India and South Africa, the platform saw a peak concurrency of 4.4 crore viewers.
After cricket, Disney+ Hotstar to stream Pro Kabaddi League for free
The upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League, beginning on December 2, 2023, will be conducted in a 12-city caravan format with 12 competing teams.
Pro Kabaddi League franchises valued at over Rs 100 cr each: Mashal Sports official
Pro Kabaddi League was launched in 2014 by Mashal Sports in partnership with Star Sports. Subsequently, Star India, which is now owned by Walt Disney, picked up a 74% stake in the company promoted by Anand Mahindra, Rajiv Luthra, and Charu Sharma.
Pro Kabaddi League player auction: Pawan Sehrawat of Telugu Titans gets top bid of Rs 2.6 crore
The most expensive foreign player ever was Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, who was purchased by Puneri Paltan for ₹2.35 crore. Each franchise had a salary purse of ₹5 crore, which was increased after three seasons from ₹4.4 crore. Three players received bids of more than ₹2 crore in the auction.
Iran's Shadloui becomes costliest player in Pro Kabaddi League auction at Rs 2.35 crore
The two-day auction began on Monday with 12 teams bidding for players, both Indian and overseas, from categories A and B. The auctions for categories C and D will take place on Tuesday. A total of 137 matches will be played in the 10th edition of PKL. As many as 132 league stage matches will be followed by the playoff comprising five matches - two eliminators, two semifinals and the final.
Asian Games: Indian men's kabaddi players sit on mat to protest referee's decision
Iran had beaten India in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games final and the Pawan Sehrawat-led side exacted revenge eventually, winning Saturday's summit clash to regain the gold medal. The controversy happened with just one minute left in the match and both sides were tied 28-28. Sehrawat was the raider then.
Punit Balan Group eyes Pro Kabaddi League, CPL franchises
Punit Balan Group, with interests in real estate, entertainment, and sports, is planning to buy franchises in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Currently, the PKL comprises 12 franchises.
How billionaire backing turned kabaddi into India’s No. 2 sport
Originating in southern Tamil Nadu, kabaddi's name is derived from two words: kai pidi, meaning holding hands. It is said to have been played thousands of years ago, even by the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.
Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023: Day 1 gets over; here's where you can watch the match livestream?
Where to watch: The Indian men's kabaddi team enters the tournament as the defending champions, having clinched victory over Pakistan with a score of 36-22 in the 2017 edition. With an impressive track record, India has emerged victorious in seven out of eight editions since the tournament's inception in 1980. The only exception was Iran's triumph in the 2003 edition held in Kangar, Malaysia.
Buoyed by record viewership in IPL, Disney Star eyes another leap during upcoming sporting events
Disney Star head for sports, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the success of the IPL season has surpassed expectations, with viewership figures breaking previous records. Disney Star now plans to focus on coming events such as the WTC Final tournament and the World Cup, along with investing in the second leap of the pro-Kabaddi league. The company is also open to experimenting with other sports and plans to localize the coverage of cricket further.
Ronnie Screwvala keen on owning team in proposed Women's Kabaddi League
PKL organiser Mashal Sports, a Star India-controlled company, is working with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) to launch the women's league.
PKL team U Mumba appoints Suhail Chandhok as CEO
Hailing from three generations of sports, Suhail brings over a decade of experience in the world of sports and entertainment, both in India and overseas. The 35-year-old has been involved in sporting events such as the PKL, Indian Premier League, Indian Super League, Premier Badminton League, Yuva Kabaddi Series, and Hockey India League.
Pushing the boundaries: Why WPL is a big step towards levelling the playing field for women’s sports
The cricket league will be a trendsetter in more ways than one. India might soon get a women’s kabaddi league, too, following the success of the Pro Kabaddi League for men.
After WPL, now Pro Kabaddi League plans to launch women's version
Mashal Sports, the organisers of PKL which is now in its 10th year, said they are planning to launch the league in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
WPL Auction 2023: Dinesh Karthik shows appreciation for Mallika Sagar; calls her 'terrific auctioneer'
WPL Auction 2023: Veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik was one of the big cricketing names who took to Twitter to shower her with praise and termed Mallika Sagar as a 'terrific auctioneer'. He also hailed the BCCI for already making the right choices in the WPL.
Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Puneri Paltan, clinch PKL title
Pankaj Mohite pulled off a brilliant raid in the opening minutes of the match as the Puneri Paltan took 3-1 lead. However, the Jaipur side fought back and levelled the scores at 3-3. But Gaurav Khatri tackled Arjun Deshwal and helped the Pune side regain the lead at 5-4 in the ninth minute.
Pro Kabaddi League 2022 Semifinals: Check live streaming and telecast timing details
Here's all you need to know before the Semifinal of the Pro Kabaddi League 9 game between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan and Tamil Thalaivas at the NSCI Dome, SVP Stadium in Mumbai.
Season 9: Kabaddi League viewership crosses 200-million mark
As per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data, PKL-9's first 114 matches have garnered a cumulative reach of 202 million viewers, as of December 2, which is 13 million higher than the previous season's reach of 189 million for the entire tournament.
Pro Kabaddi League 2022: When is PKL starting, match timings & where to watch. All details here
This year the PKL will be organised in three phases. The season's first phase will be held at the Sree Kanteerva Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru. In the second phase, the league will move to Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune. In the final leg, the matches will be organised in Hyderabad.
Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club renews title sponsorship deal with JK Super Cement
Pushp Raj Singh, Group President, Marketing, Grey Cement, added, “We are extremely pleased to support Kabbadi, an Indian sport that celebrates grit, power and perseverance. We are excited, thrilled, and look forward to this partnership of strength, longevity, and pure bond of emotions.”
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