Kabaddi

MUMBAI: India’s estimated sports audience base is a staggering 678 million (67.8 crore), according to a new study. Cricket, football & kabaddi are the top 3 sports, with audience base of 612, 305 & 208 million respectively.

These are some of the key findings published by media consulting firm Ormax Media, which Wednesday released its latest research report titled The Ormax Sports Audience Report: 2024. 

May 11, 2022 08:05
NEW DELHI: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has notified sporting events of national importance under the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act. The notification supersedes the earlier one issued in March 2021, The Hindu reports.
Apr 25, 2022 07:04
BENGALURU: Performances depicting Karnataka’s cultural heritage and a sound and light show added sparkle to the opening ceremony of the 2nd Khelo India University Games 2021 here at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
Apr 22, 2022 12:04
BENGALURU: The stage is set for the second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021 to kick off on Saturday in the Karnataka capital. KIUG 2021, delayed by a year due to the pandemic, will see over 4,000 athletes from over 200 universities compete for the top prize in 20 disciplines.
Apr 13, 2022 18:04
MUMBAI: Media consulting firm Ormax Media Wednesday released its research report on the sports category, titled "We, The Sports Fans of India".  The report is the outcome of a consumer research conducted over the six-month period between July and December 2021. The research is based on a sample size of 12,000 people across urban and rural India. 
Apr 11, 2022 21:04
BENGALURU: With just two weeks left for the Khelo India University Games 2021, the Government of Karnataka, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, is geared up to host the biggest national sporting event post-pandemic here with Jain University as the host University for the Games.  
Feb 24, 2022 15:02
BENGALURU: The two best teams in the league stages – Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi KC – will face each other in the final of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 on Friday (25 February).  The gruelling 136-match-long battle has undoubtedly been one of the most competitive seasons in PKL history.
Feb 21, 2022 16:02
BENGALURU: Following 132 matches in 60 consecutive matchdays, the league stage of VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 8 has drawn to a close.  The league now enters the playoffs stage of the tournament with top 6 six teams – Patna Pirates, Dabang Delhi K.C, U.P Yoddha, Gujarat Giants, Bengaluru Bulls and Puneri Paltan – battling it out to lift the PKL trophy. 
Feb 16, 2022 19:02
BENGALURU: Mashal Sports, organizers of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League, has released the final part of the schedule of the playoffs and the finals for the ongoing season 8, keeping within the overall schedule for the league. After successfully conducting matches on a daily basis and completion of more than 100+ matches, PKL 8 is well on its way to a successful completion of the league. 
Jan 25, 2022 18:01
MUMBAI: The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc with sporting events being staged across the country. After the I-League, Indian Super League (ISL), AFC Asian Women's Cup India 2022 and Santosh Trophy, the virus has reportedly breached the bio bubble of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League in Bengaluru. 
Jan 20, 2022 20:01
BENGALURU: UP Yoddha, the GMR owned Pro Kabaddi League franchise representing the state of Uttar Pradesh has hit the 150,000 follower mark as they play their 4th PKL Season.  UP Yoddha is one of the youngest sides to have reached this milestone.