The Womens’ Kabaddi League (WKL) will be organized in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year. It is India’s first Womens’ Kabaddi League and will begin on 16th June at 6:00 pm with a grand opening ceremony and will be followed by 12 days of exciting 31 matches. 120 women Kabaddi players from across India will showcase their sports talent in the league, which will be held at the ‘Shabab Al-Ahli’ sports club in Dubai.
The Womens’ Kabaddi League is an important and revolutionary step towards encouraging women to advance in the field of sports and inspire them to play Kabaddi. Players will be mentored and guided by internationally renowned coaches, providing a world class platform for women players to prove their talent.
Kabaddi is a sport that began in Punjab and Tamil Nadu and is now played across the world in Canada, Pakistan, Iran and many other countries. Fans will be able to enjoy the match through live coverage on Doordarshan Sports and Euro Sports. Director and CEO Pradeep Kumar Nehra said, “All the matches will be played in Dubai for which excitement is at its peak among sports lovers and players.”