Pro Kabaddi aims rise in sponsorship, revenue this season
₹5 crore. Higher bid prices in the auction reflects surging interest in the game, as teams show their financial prowess.
India’s captain, Pawan Sherawat, for instance was picked up by Telugu Titans for ₹2.6 crore, surpassing the ₹2.35 crore bid for Iran’s Mohammadreza Shadloui in the same auction. In fact in the auction five players were bought for a ₹1 crore-plus valuation, against four in the previous season.
The owners also seemed very much invested in the idea of starting a women’s version of the league in the coming years. “We believe that as and when somebody, be it we or somebody else starts the Women’s league, it really will be one of the most attractive contact sports in the world.
So, plans might come up regarding it in the coming few years. But surely, we’re looking at women’s kabaddi seriously," Goswami added."Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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