Gurugram, Dec. 29 -- All eight franchises of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) came together for the League's first-ever player auction that set the tone for inaugural season with a total of 128 players being selected.
The auction which took place on Sunday was about more than numbers on a board, it was about building a winning unit. Each bid carried a meaning behind: 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 their squads with players they believe can make a difference on the mat. Some of the standout highest-bid players who captured the spotlight for their...