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Global Kabaddi League Season 2 Expands with Players from Europe, Africa, Asia

The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League's second season will feature international athletes from Europe, Africa, and Asia, marking a significant expansion. European participation includes players from England, the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany, while African representation comes from Tanzania, Kenya, and Cameroon. The league also confirms continued participation from both male and female athletes, emphasizing its commitment to inclusive growth. This structured platform aims to accelerate kabaddi's global development by providing international players with competitive exposure and coaching.

Key Points: GPKL Season 2 Features International Kabaddi Players

  • International players from 3 continents
  • European nations like England, Netherlands
  • African nations like Tanzania, Kenya
  • Asian expansion with Hong Kong, Taiwan
  • Commitment to men's and women's participation
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GPKL season two to feature international players from Europe, Africa and Asia

The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League's second season will feature male and female athletes from Europe, Africa, and Asia, boosting the sport's global growth.

"The league's commitment to dual-gender representation remains central to its long-term vision of inclusive growth and international engagement - tournament organisers"

New Delhi, Feb 21

The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League has confirmed participation from international players across multiple continents for its upcoming season two.

The upcoming season is expected to feature both male and female athletes from Europe, Africa and Asia, further strengthening GPKL's positioning as a bridge between India's kabaddi heartland and the emerging global ecosystem of the sport. Kabaddi players from Europe, Africa and Asia to lit up GPKL season 2.

International participation for season 2 is anticipated from European nations including England, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Germany. In addition, African representation is expected from Tanzania, Kenya and Cameroon - regions where kabaddi has witnessed steady grassroots growth in recent years.

Asian participation will also expand with players from Hong Kong and Taiwan joining the Season 2 talent pool.

The inclusion of athletes from these geographies reflects a broader trend of growing interest in kabaddi beyond traditional playing nations and highlights the increasing role of structured competitive platforms in accelerating the sport's global development.

"Importantly, Season 2 will continue to feature participation from both men and women athletes. The league's commitment to dual-gender representation remains central to its long-term vision of inclusive growth and international engagement," the tournament organisers said in a statement.

The participation of international players also complements ongoing efforts to create meaningful pathways for overseas kabaddi athletes through exposure to structured competition, coaching environments and interaction with experienced Indian players.

What began as GIPKL in its launch season now evolves into the Global Pravasi Kabaddi League with a sharper global outlook and a stronger emphasis on structured development.

As kabaddi continues to expand its international footprint, platforms that enable cross-border participation are expected to play a critical role in strengthening the sport's global competitiveness and long-term institutional growth.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who watched kabaddi for the first time during the Asian Games, I'm thrilled to see it becoming more international. Having players from so many continents will raise the competition level and make the league more exciting to watch.
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Vikram M
Great initiative, but I hope the focus remains on quality and not just quantity of international players. We need to ensure the sport's core techniques and spirit aren't diluted. Also, glad to see equal emphasis on women's kabaddi – long overdue!
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Priya S
Kabaddi in Kenya and Tanzania! Who would have thought? This is a brilliant way to connect with the diaspora and share our culture. My chacha in London will be so happy to see England participating. Can't wait for the season to start! 🤼‍♂️
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Rohit P
The inclusion of players from Taiwan and Hong Kong is interesting from a geopolitical perspective, but as a sports fan, I'm just happy more people are playing kabaddi. The more, the merrier. Let's keep politics out of sports and enjoy the game.
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Kavya N
Hope this leads to more kabaddi academies and coaching programs in these countries. True growth happens at the grassroots. Also, will the matches be broadcast with better English commentary for new international viewers? That could help a lot.

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