First Women’s Kabaddi League Inaugurated in Dubai

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).