Pro Kabaddi Stars Shine: JioStar Honors Women's World Cup Heroes in Epic Ceremony

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and broadcaster JioStar hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for the Indian Women's Kabaddi Team after their stellar performance at the Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship. Captains and key players received honors, recognizing their unbeaten run, high-scoring raids, and defensive masterclasses that secured the title against fierce regional rivals.

Celebration Highlights:

Awards Galore: Team members awarded ₹50 lakh collectively, individual trophies for top raider (20+ points/match averages), tackler, and MVP; PKL franchises pledged league spots for emerging women talents.

Star Presence: PKL icons like Pardeep Narwal and PKL Chairman joined JioStar execs; emotional speeches praised resilience amid limited resources versus men's circuit.

Future Boost: Announcement of women's PKL auction in 2026, scholarships, and grassroots camps; JioStar committed broadcast rights expansion for inclusivity.

This milestone underscores kabaddi's gender parity push, with women's viewership surging 40% YoY, fueling national pride.

Sources: Pro Kabaddi League Official, JioStar Sports