KABADDI is here to stay with the success of PROKABADDI

                                          THE GAME OF KABADDI   

KABADDI is a game that originated in early INDIA. India has been the dominant nation in the game of kabaddi in all international competitions like the WORLD CUP,ASIAN GAMES in both men's and women's event.Kabaddi world cup was started for men in 2004 and for women in 2012.
MEN'S TEAM:
 INDIA is UNBEATEN in world cups winning all the editions of the world cup(i.e.,in 2004,2007,2010,2011,2012,2013) emerging as the undisputed champion. 
NOTE:From 2011 the world is being held annually.    
Coming to the ASIAN GAMES, INDIA won gold medals in SIX editions consecutively from 1990 to 2010(1990,1994,1998,22002,2006,2010).   

WOMEN'S TEAM: 
Since the inception of the world cup in 2012,INDIA won it consecutively for 2 YEARS(2012,2013) and won the Gold medal in ASIAN GAMES when it was introduced in 2010.

MY OPINION:
I mentioned the above data because:

• Despite India's huge success in the game of KABADDI in all the International competitions,both the game of Kabaddi and Indian team did not receive the popularity that it deserved for all these years.
• In INDIA it is  the case with most of the sports as they do not  receive sufficient fame which they richly deserve  as CRICKET receives the bulk of people's attention,Money and popularity.
• But the scenario is slowly changing now as INDIA'S SPORTS PERSONS are beginning to perform well consistently in INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS in various games like SHOOTING,BOXING,BADMINTON,TENNIS etc.
• We have a long way to go but definitely it is a good sign for INDIAN SPORTS .
• With the advent of different leagues like IPL(cricket),IBL(Badminton),ISL(Football),PROKABADDI LEAGUE(Kabaddi) which are involving many CINEMA ACTORS,BUSINESS PEOPLE other celebrities,huge money, sponsorships other sports are beginning to get recognition in our country.

PROKABADDI LEAGUE

The inagural edition of the Prokabaddi league which took place from 26/07/2014 to 

31/08/2014  comprised of 8 teams and it also attracted many foreign players (only 3 foreign players are allowed per each side in a particular game),it(KABADDI) also caught the attention of the Indian audience on a large scale like never before.JAIPUR PINK PANTHERS owned by Bollywod Actor ABHISHEK BACHCHAN won the first edition defeating U MUMBA(Mumbai) in the final.

Finally, I feel that it's a clear indication that other sports(besides cricket) are being recognized in our country thanks to the initiatives taken by celebrities, Business people and others who are responsible for the success of various leagues.They may have their personal gains but the games are receiving sufficient recognition which is what we ultimately want.

As a great lover of sports I feel that INDIA can excel on the International scene in all sports provided we have good administration,enough facilities from the grass root level,enough recognition to the players of all sports.

COMMON INDIA,WE CAN DO IT!