Pro Kabaddi League Wins 'Best Sports League of the Year' Award at CII Sports Business Awards 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Sports Business Awards 2024 |
| Date & Venue | October 18, 2024, in New Delhi |
| Award Received | 'Best Sports League of the Year' awarded to Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) |
| Coinciding Event | Launch of PKL's 11th season |
| Recognition Focus | Innovation and excellence in the sports business sector; PKL's role in popularizing kabaddi in India |
| Puneri Paltan Award | 'Sports Franchise of the Year' for their grassroots initiative, Yuva Paltan, contributing to their PKL Season 10 victory |
| National Context | Aligns with India's draft National Sports Policy 2024 and the goal of creating a vibrant sports ecosystem |
| Statements | Anupam Goswami (League Commissioner): Expressed gratitude, emphasized team efforts since 2014, and committed to furthering kabaddi's popularity. Charu Sharma (Director of PKL): Highlighted PKL's transformation and focus on governance and sustainability. |