New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The countdown to a new chapter in Indian kabaddi has officially begun as the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) announced that its much-awaited inaugural season will kick off on January 25. Set to run until February 7, the league promises to bring the energy, grit, and raw passion of kabaddi to fans across the country during prime time, as per a release.

The inaugural season will bring action-packed kabaddi and the spirit of Haryana for its fan to experience. For many young players who have grown up watching kabaddi, this announcement means hope, a chance to be seen, to be heard, and to belong on a bigger stage.

With matches scheduled daily, kabaddi will become a shared evening ritual once again with families gathering ...