The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will make its long-awaited return to the mats on Friday, October 18th. The Battle of Breaths will begin with a thrilling opening match between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli. in hyderabad. Ahead of the new season, a grand launch event was held at Hyatt Place in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The event was moderated by Anupam Goswami, PKL League Commissioner and Head of Sports Leagues, Mashal Sports, and team captains Pawan Sehrawat (Telugu Titans) and Pardeep Narwal (Bengaluru Bulls). .
The captains of the remaining 10 teams also attended the opening of the PKL season.
One of the most exciting moments of the day was when, as a result of our partnership with Meta, an exhibition match was held featuring a team of PKL captains and notable creators. Some of the prominent creators who took part in this match included Big Nerds, Hardik Banga, Sidhant Sarfare, Ashish Singh, etc., who brought a fresh and engaging dynamic to the sport.
Pro Kabaddi League League Commissioner Anupam Goswami, sharing his thoughts on the journey so far and the upcoming season, said, “The first 10 years of PKL have been a huge achievement, but for us the focus is on It’s about making use of that experience.” The players have received a lot of support over the years to help them prepare for the next stage and build on their success stories. And one of the striking aspects is the confidence our players have in rediscovering what it means to be a kabaddi athlete. There is great global interest in the next stage of this important journey for world-class Indian sport. PKL has always worked with a fan-first thought process. In our approach towards it. ”
Telugu Titans captain Pawan Sehrawat also spoke about the opening game, saying, “I am very happy that Telugu Titans will be able to play the season opener in Hyderabad in front of our home fans.The fans have always supported us.” expressed his excitement. The team is in a good situation and is confident that it will do well. ”
Bengaluru Bulls captain Pardeep Narwal returns to the team where he made his PKL debut and is ready for the challenges that lie ahead. Speaking ahead of the opening game, he said: “PKL Season 11 is going to be a huge one. We are very excited going into the tournament and have been preparing well for this throughout the pre-season. “We have a very balanced team and the Bulls are a great team.” We want to get off to a strong start. ”
Preparations for PKL 11 got off to a historic start with eight players being sold for over Rs 100 crore at an auction held in Mumbai. After Pawan and Pardeep took to the mat on Friday, the second match of the night saw Mumba’s Sunil Kumar, who was signed for Rs 1,015 million and became the most expensive Indian defender in PKL history, face Naveen. He will be competing against Kumar’s attacking power. He is one of the star raiders of Davan Delhi KC.
This time, the PKL will return to a tri-city format and the 2024 tournament will begin from October 18 to November 9 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The second match will then move to the Noida Indoor Stadium. The third match will begin from December 3 to December 24 at Badminton Hall, Balwadi Sports Complex, Pune.
As PKL moves into Season 11, our commitment to putting our fans first, both digitally and on the ground, is stronger than ever. We are excited to offer our superfans a once-in-a-lifetime experience this season and look forward to continuing to build on this tradition. Through immersive digital interventions and unforgettable stadium moments, we aim to create more memorable connections and make fans an integral part of the PKL journey.
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