The PKL season 8 will likely be held in Bengaluru with none spectators.© Instagram
The season eight of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will start on December 22 in Bengaluru and will likely be held sans spectators as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The Player Auctions for the season had been carried out on August 29-31 in Mumbai. Mashal Sports, organisers of the occasion, stated that protecting the well being and security of the gamers and all stakeholders in thoughts, this yr the league will likely be held with out spectators at a single venue in Bengaluru, shifting away from the normal caravan format.
Speaking on the return of PKL Season 8, Anupam Goswami, CEO, Mashal Sports and League Commissioner VIVO PL stated: “Bengaluru has all the facilities for the conduct of big competitive sports events with best safety practices, and we look forward to demonstrating this with PKL Season 8.”
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai welcomed the league to the state.
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“Kabaddi is a genuine indigenous sport of India and very popular in Karnataka. We welcome and support the conduct of forthcoming Pro Kabaddi Season 8 in our state,” Bommai stated in an announcement.
The organisers additional acknowledged that the league will implement protocols to adjust to authorities rules and tips and can work with specialised security companies to implement stringent security practices and create a bio-secure bubble.
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