Dubai will host India’s first Women’s Kabaddi League from June 16

Winners will get INR One Crore and Runner-up team will be given INR 50 lakhs.

Rakesh Thapliyal 

New Delhi: India’s first Women’s Kabaddi League will be held in Dubai from 16 to 27 June, 2023. Winners will get INR One Crore and Runner up team will be given INR 50 lakhs. Best player will get INR 5 lakh. Bollywood star Govinda is the Brand ambassador of the league.

Pradeep Nehra, Director & CEO,
Women’s Kabaddi League is an NRI Man, who has roots in Rajasthan,  said “Organised by APS Sports Event Management Women’s Kabaddi League will be inaugurated with a Grand Opening ceremony at Dubai on 16th June 2023.”

Dubai’s Shabab Al Ahli Sports Club will host eight teams and they will be competing with each other in 31 matches.

According to Nehra, “A total of 100 Girls will participate from across India. Sharmila is the highest paid Player as she was sold for INR 33 lakh in the auction.”
The league will have eight Franchise in the first season:
Rajasthan Raiders
Gujarat Angels
Uma Kolkata
Haryana Hustlers
Bengaluru Hawks
Punjab Panthers
Great Maratha
Delhi Dynamites.

“The Kind of response Men’s Kabaddi have gained in India, It’s time for girls to show up their talent on International platform and take the game of India to new heights,” said Nehra.