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New Kabaddi Federation of India launches Indo International Premier Kabaddi League
New Kabaddi Federation of India launches Indo International Premier Kabaddi League: Details, Highlights
The New Kabaddi Federation of India (NKFI) launched the first edition of Indo International Premier Kabaddi League which would start on 26 January 2019.
Selection trial for the league will start from October 6, 2018. Winner will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 1.25 crore. Over 1000 players, both domestic and International, would participate.
The league will have 8 teams: Bengaluru Rhinos, Chennai Cheetahs, Delhi Dumars, Telangana Bulls, Patna Panthers, Haryana Hurricanes, Mumbai Marathas and Kolkata Tigers.
Each team will have 2 to 3 international players. Double round robin format will be followed. 62 matches will be played in one and a half months.
Players from New Zealand, Poland, Argentina, Tanzania, Australia, Norway, United Kingdom, Canada and USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Mauritius, Kenya, Iraq, Denmark, will participate.
NKFI will distribute 20 % of the annual profits from the league to the participating players. The games will be streamed on DSPORT TV channel.
About New Kabaddi Federation of India (NKFI)
New Kabaddi Federation of India (NKFI) is recognized by World Kabaddi Federation (WKF).
NKFI is aimed to encourage wider interest and involvement in the game of Kabaddi amongst young people.
NKFI has successfully organized Senior National Kabaddi Championship (Men & Women) in Trichy In July 2017.
Formed: May 2017
Location: Bengaluru
President: Mr. Sarvesh Kumar
General Secretary: M.V Prasad Babu
