Visakhapatnam, Aug. 27 -- The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will pay tribute to one of the sport's greatest icons, Pardeep Narwal, in a special felicitation ceremony on Friday ahead of the opening matches of Season 12. The gesture marks the league's acknowledgement of Narwal's immense contribution to kabaddi and his lasting impact on the sport in India post his retirement in June earlier this year, as per a release from PKL.

Pardeep Narwal, famously known as the 'Dubki King,' began his PKL journey with the Bengaluru Bulls in Season 2 before becoming a household name with Patna Pirates, where he led the team to three consecutive titles and redefined raiding with his unmatched skill and innovation. Later, he represented UP Yoddhas as well, befo...