PKL season seven: Tougher than ever

VIVO Pro Kabaddi has brought about the renaissance of India's indigenous sport, and has transformed it into an inspirational, world-class spectacle with a remarkable fan following.

The growth of VIVO Pro Kabaddi^[2] and its rising popularity have made it the most watched non-cricketing sports league in India. Today, the league is looked up to and reaches more homes than ever before, with a fan following that's increasing season after season. The league has worked consistently to set new benchmarks and is now India's biggest domestic sporting league. The league has witnessed the emergence of new sporting heroes in India.

#ISSETOUGHKUCHNAHI! Say all 12 captains of VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 7 ahead of the league that begins today in Hyderabad. The first match between U Mumba^[3] and Telugu Titans will start at 7 pm and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar

Season 7 brings out the truest meaning of the sport that kabaddi is not just a contact sport but involves high amounts of agility, bravery and strategic thinking.

GAME OF RAW POWER AND STRATEGIC THINKING

Bringing the intrinsic aspects of the sport to the forefront, Pro Kabaddi League^[4] epitomises the toughness of the sport. Inspiring fans all over the country, every game showcases raw power and strategic thinking that makes kabaddi an absorbing sport. The players depict agility, raw power and think on their feet, and inspire fans all over the country.

Pro Kabaddi through its campaigns has always brought key insights of the sport to its audience. This year's campaign Isse Tough Kuch Nahi, showcases the grittiness of the sport, along with the key skillsets and techniques that each player has that make them a star.

Bringing in the new format to increase the competitiveness and difficulty level of the league - Pro Kabaddi League is now Tougher than ever!

WHAT'S NEW THIS SEASON?

o The season returns to the original VIVO PKL^[5] calendar - beginning on July 20th and finals on October 19th, 2019.

o The league will be played in double round robin format where each team will play every other team twice, and the top six will go to the playoffs

o Each city leg begins on Saturdays while rest days for the team are on Tuesdays

o All teams get four days rest before and after their home legs, giving them adequate time to recover
o The teams will play four home matches on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays
o All teams will have played an equal number of games at the half-way mark

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References

1. ^{^} Pro Kabaddi (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
2. ^{^} Kabaddi (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
3. ^{^} U Mumba (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
4. ^{^} Pro Kabaddi League (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
5. ^{^} PKL (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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