| Most recent season or competition: 2023 Women's Kabaddi League | |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Inaugural season | 2023 |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | Shabab Al-Ahil Sports Club |
| Most recent champion(s) | Uma Kolkata (2023) |
| TV partner(s) | Eurosport India |
| Related competitions | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Official website | https://wklindia.com/ |
The Women's Kabaddi League (WKL) is a professional Indian kabaddi league for women which started in 2023. Its first season was contested by eight teams in Dubai,[1][2] with Uma Kolkata beating Punjab Panthers in the final.[3][4]
Teams
Punjab Panthers
Bengaluru Hawks
Great Marathas
Uma Kolkata
Rajasthan Riders
Delhi Dynamites
Gujarat Angels
Haryana Hustlers
Locations of the Women's Kabaddi League teams
The eight teams are Delhi Dynamites, Gujarat Angels, Great Marathas, Haryana Hustlers, Punjab Panthers, Rajasthan Riders, Uma Kolkata, and Bengaluru Hawks.[5] The winning team earned ₹10,000,000 (US$130,000) while the runner-up earned ₹5,000,000 (US$63,000).[3]
Season results
| Teams | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru Hawks | 7th |
| Delhi Dynamites | 4th |
| Great Marathas | 5th |
| Gujarat Angels | 6th |
| Haryana Hustlers | 8th |
| Punjab Panthers | 2nd |
| Rajasthan Riders | 3rd |
| Uma Kolkata | 1st |
See also
References
- ↑ Mohamed, Farzan (2023-07-05). ""I would like to thank the Women's Kabaddi League" - Harwinder Kaur after women's kabaddi players get a platform to showcase their skills [Exclusive]". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ↑ "12 day Non stop Action In Inaugural Women's Kabaddi League In Dubai". thefangarage.com. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- 1 2 "How Dubai helped showcase the talent and grit of female Kabaddi players from across India". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ↑ "How Women have impacted Kabaddi over the years in Asian Games". Kabaddi Adda. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ↑ SportzConnect (2023-06-17). "Women's Kabaddi League 2023: Full Schedule, Match Timings & Live Streaming Details". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
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