First Women’s Kabaddi League Inaugurated in Dubai

First Women’s Kabaddi League Inaugurated in Dubai

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Category : Sports Published on: June 20 2023

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  • The inaugural edition of India's first-ever Women's Kabaddi League (WKL) commenced with great fanfare in Dubai on June 16. 
  • The Women's Kabaddi League is set to span over a period of 12 days, from June 16 to June 27, at the Shabab Al Ahli Sports Club in Dubai. 
  • The league's overarching objective is to enhance the prominence of kabaddi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and empower female athletes from India.
  • The league consists of eight teams, featuring a total of 96 players, each representing Indian states. 
  • These teams bear the names of various states, including the Delhi Dynamites, Gujarat Angels, Great Marathas, Haryana Hustlers, Punjab Panthers, Rajasthan Riders, Uma Kolkata, and Bengaluru Hawks.
  • The victorious team will be awarded a prize of approximately half a million dirhams (equivalent to 1 crore INR).
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