Gurugram, Dec. 29 -- The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) delivered an unforgettable night on December 28, as all eight franchises came together for the League's first-ever player auction that set the tone for the inaugural season with a total of 128 players being selected, according to a release.

From the roar of anticipation in the room to the proud smiles and thumping heartbeats of teams, the auction was about more than numbers on a board; it was about building a winning unit. Each bid carried a meaning behind it: the dreams of athletes rising from local circuits, the hopes of coaches piecing together their plans, and all the members working endlessly to back their teams.

Across the evening, teams made bold choices as they strengthened...