CHENNAI: Season 6 of VIVO Pro Kabaddi begins on October 5th, with the opening game to be held in Chennai.
To entice the Kabaddi fans in Tamil Nadu, Star Sports announced Vijay Sethupathi, Tamil superstar and “Makkal Selvan”, as the face of Pro Kabaddi in Tamil Nadu. Vijay will be leading the Kabaddi fans in the stadium, in Tamil Thalaivas’ colors cheering from the stands.
Announcing Vijay Sethupathi’s association, a Star Sports spokesperson said: “After an extremely successful season 5, with record viewership numbers and inspiring stories, VIVO Pro Kabaddi has proved to be the boost Kabaddi needed. With the home team Tamil Thalaivas, the affinity for Kabaddi in the region has grown multifold, and today we are glad to bring on board Vijay Sethupathi as the face for VIVO Pro Kabaddi in Tamil Nadu. We are happy to have Vijay partner with us in the region to build a deeper affinity for the sport in Tamil Nadu. Fans can tune-in to Star Sports 1 Tamil for 3 months of action packed kabaddi extravaganza in their own language.”
Tamil Thalaivas, the Tamil Nadu franchise of Vivo Pro Kabaddi, unveiled the team colors with the superstar, Vijay Sethupathi, captain Ajay Thakur and the entire team.
The team also announced a host of initiatives to kickstart a kabaddi fest in the state for the upcoming season of the league. With the first game of the new season just a month away, Tamil Thalaivas signalled and showcased strong intent to rule the Kabaddi season, both on and off the mat, here Thursday.
Announcing the start of the season and unveiling the team colours, Viren D’ Silva, CEO, Tamil Thalaivas said: “We are excited and happy to host the season opener of the league, here, in the home of Kabaddi and are set to put up a spectacle for our fans, both on and off the mat. For us, the fans have always been the core and this season’s jersey embodies the spirit of our fans and their affinity to the sport. The Blue in the jersey represents our pride of representing the state and the Gold is a mark of the rich tradition and royalty of Tamil Nadu. Having received an overwhelming responses, to our previous initiatives, the Corporate Kabaddi Fest and the Children’s Kabaddi Challenge, we are now inviting Tamil Nadu to enjoy the home leg with all their fervor and in color. IdhuNammaAatam – Then, now and, forever.”
The Thalaivas will take the mat on October 5 in their new colors of Blue and Yellow. The new jersey design also marries the rich traditional legacy of Tamil Nadu with the new age hub the state is today, according to an official release.
