Women's Kabaddi League
| Most recent season or competition: 2023 | |
| 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[edit | edit source]
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$110,000) while the runner-up earned ₹5,000,000 (US$57,000).[3]
Season results[edit | edit source]
| Season & No. of Teams | I(8) |
|---|---|
| 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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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.