Women’s Kabaddi World Cup postponed for second time in two months

The second Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, which was scheduled to take place in Hyderabad from August 3 to 10 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, has been indefinitely postponed. This is the second time the event has been rescheduled, after it was originally slated to be held in Bihar in June. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of … Read more

Former India kabaddi skipper falls into river, rescued by Uttarakhand Police in Haridwar

Arjuna awardee and former Indian kabaddi team captain Deepak Hooda was dramatically rescued on Wednesday after being swept away by the powerful currents of the River Ganga in Haridwar. Members of the 40th Battalion of the Uttarakhand Police were in the vicinity and quickly launched a courageous rescue operation. Speaking with Sportstar, Hooda recounted a … Read more

PKL 12: Vizag set to host Pro Kabaddi League 2025 opening leg

The Pro Kabaddi League is set to skip Hyderabad this year, with the event moving to Visakhapatnam, which will incidentally host the opening leg of the league’s 12th season. “Both Vizag and Hyderabad are treated as our home grounds. After 2018, there has been no PKL in Vizag. Keeping that in mind, we wanted to … Read more

Hyderabad to host Women’s Kabaddi World Cup

The second Women’s Kabaddi World Cup will take place in Hyderabad from August 3 to 10 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Bihar in June. “When Bihar pulled out, we requested the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to have the event take place in Telangana, and they … Read more

Indian sports wrap, July 17: Jio World Garden to host World Pickleball League season 2

PICKLEBALL World Pickleball League announces Jio World Garden as venue for Season 2 The World Pickleball League (WPBL) announced Jio World Garden as the host venue for Season 2, set to take place in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026. With six competing teams, World Pickleball League Season 2 will be the first-ever … Read more

PKL 12 — Pro Kabaddi League 2025 to begin on August 29

The 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on August 29, Mashal Sports, the league’s organiser, announced on Wednesday. The previous season saw the Haryana Steelers win their maiden title, and after an exciting two-day auction, the next iteration promises to be a thrilling competition. “We are thrilled to unveil the commencement … Read more

Indian sports wrap, July 8: Wrestlers win nine gold medals at Asian U-15 Championships

WRESTLING Grapplers win big at Asian Under-15 Championships Indian male freestyle wrestlers tasted massive success as they secured six gold medals apart from a silver and a bronze apiece to claim the top spot in team rankings at the Asian under-15 championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Japan was a distant second. The country’s female wrestlers collected … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Who are the most expensive Indians in Pro Kabaddi League history?

The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction is set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai with more than 500 players slated to go under the hammer. Franchises in the league have spent huge amounts over the past 11 seasons to acquire India’s top players, and this year’s auction is expected … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: Top five most expensive players in Pro Kabaddi League history

The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai, with over 500 players expected to go under the hammer. Over 11 seasons, franchises have invested heavily to secure the world’s top talent, and this year’s auction is poised to break records for the highest-priced players in … Read more

PKL 2025 Player Auction: Your Complete Guide

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction is set for May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Mumbai. Featuring over 500 players (Indian and international) and new rules, this auction could reshape every team’s fortunes. What’s Special About Season 12? All PKL champions from Seasons 1-11 are in the auction pool. Season 1: … Read more