New Delhi: Mashal Sports, the organisers of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), announced that PKL has been honoured with the 'Best Sports League of the Year' award at CII Sports Business Awards 2024.

The award ceremony was held as part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Score Card 2024 event in New Delhi on Friday, 18 October, which was also the day that the 11th   edition of the PKL took flight.

Pro Kabaddi League league commissioner Anupam Goswami expressed his excitement about the award, “We are thrilled to receive this recognition from CII. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in making Pro Kabaddi League a resounding success since its inception in 2014. As we look to the future, we are committed to taking PKL to even greater heights, further popularizing kabaddi and contributing to India's vision of becoming a global sporting powerhouse.”

Pro Kabaddi League director Charu Sharma added by saying, “India’s unique heritage sport – which went international many decades ago – has catapulted into a highly visible, reputed, professional league 10 years ago thanks to the PKL. The story of Kabaddi is truly fascinating. I am delighted that India’s premier corporate agency, the CII, has appreciated the extreme attention Mashal Sports showers on good governance, earning the PKL respect and sustainability. Winning CII’s award for ‘Best Sports League of the Year at the Sports Business Awards is a truly gratifying recognition of all the hard work contributed by the entire Mashal Sports team, led by Anupam Goswami.”