Kabaddi as a sport has been played in various forms all over India. The game dates back to pre-historic times. However, the nuances of the game have undergone quite a few deviations over the years as the game kept evolving in popularity & interest. The modern Kabaddi game was played all over India and some parts of South Asia from 1930.
As a body which promotes this sport, The All India Kabaddi Federation was formed in 1950. Over the last 50-70 years, there has been a gradual but significant change in trends of the game. What was once just a game of strength, has a much more methodological approach now. It has evolved from pure brawn to brain plus brawn. With modern thoughts being put in place and the federation being open to modifications, the sport is much more athletic and interesting. Considered as being an absolutely ‘desi’ Indian sport, Kabaddi has also progressed to captivate the interests of audiences at a global level today. This now hugely popular sport, today has a well reputed, modern, international and a competitive avatar.
Echoing this very sentiment, The Pro Kabaddi League was introduced and has since climbed the ladder of popularity. Two seasons is what it took for Kabaddi to be discovered- yes, it’s just been two seasons! The PKL has clearly laid the foundation for an all new era in the game.
If you’ve been a follower, you’ll definitely know how the Jaipur Pink Panthers are winning hearts, how the Puneri Paltan are almost there, how the Patna Pirates are climbing up notch by notch and how the Telegu Titans are creating an uproar of buzz and excitement. Yes, these are the very four teams which are currently riding on the top of the points table. The other four teams trailing behind in the bottom four are U Mumba, Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi & Bengal Warriors.
With the matches getting increasingly popular and more and more gripping, what remains to be seen is if we get any unexpected surprises. The famous purple mat, the fans cheering in the stadium, the chants of Kabaddi Kabaddi and the overwhelming sweaty smell of a team’s victory all contributes towards making a game, an unforgettable spectacle.
Will the Bulls repeat their phenomenal performance or will the Pink Panthers lead the league again, will the Puneri Paltan make their presence felt or will the winning game go to the most unexpected squad? Find out this and experience a lot more of this adrenaline filled game by watching it live!
