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Kabaddi

Pro Kabaddi League: India's quiet sporting economy

Twelve seasons in, PKL has built a parallel sports market across tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

By SportSupport Desk · 2026-04-28 · 7 min read

Pro Kabaddi has done what few Indian leagues outside cricket have managed — sustained double-digit broadcast growth while keeping ticket prices accessible.

Player auctions now routinely cross ₹2 crore, and franchise academies in Patna, Jaipur and Bengaluru are feeding the national pipeline.

The AKFI's new junior circuit, launched in partnership with Khelo India, formalises a feeder system that earlier relied entirely on village tournaments.

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