New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Former Indian badminton player Pullela Gopichand, currently a coach, spoke on similarities between kabaddi and badminton, saying that agility and presence of mind is extremely crucial in both the sports.

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener, that also coincided with National Sports Day on August 29, turned into the cynosure of all eyes, as a number of sporting legends graced the mat in a special initiative by JioStar, the official broadcaster, celebrating sport with kabaddi at the heart of national pride. The occasion witnessed kabaddi legend Pardeep Narwal, Indian badminton Chief Coach Pullela Gopichand, hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay, Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya, and rising Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav...