PKL Chairman Anupam Goswami on Pro Kabaddi Leagues Growth and Global Ambitions

PKL Chairman Anupam Goswami emphasized that the league’s growth relies on fans, quality competition, talent development, and strong governance. Speaking at PlayCom 2025, he highlighted PKL’s global outlook, citing international talent and competitive matches, such as Iran challenging India, as signs of progress. He confirmed all Indian senior men’s team members for next Asian Games will emerge from the PKL system.

During the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) session at PlayCom 2025 in New Delhi, Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal Sports and PKL Chairman, highlighted the critical role of professional leagues in shaping modern Indian sports. He emphasized that sustainable growth of any league relies on four key pillars, fans, quality of competition, talent pipeline, and governance. Goswami stressed the importance of constantly evolving platforms to meet fan expectations while maintaining the highest level of competition.

He noted that PKL aims to grow kabaddi beyond India, balancing domestic and international talent to offer fans world-class matches. The league’s inclusion of global players, such as Iran challenging India, reflects its rising competitive standard. Goswami pointed out that the PKL has significantly impacted Indian players’ careers, providing structured pathways and exposure to modern sports science.

He assured that the senior Indian men’s team for the next Asian Games will be drawn from the PKL system, highlighting the league’s transformative influence on player quality. Concluding, Goswami underlined PKL’s responsibility to build for the future by adopting modern practices, creating opportunities, and enhancing athlete recognition. With sustained focus on governance, competition, talent, and fans, the Pro Kabaddi League is poised to emerge as one of the top sporting leagues not only in India but globally.