First-Ever Global Women's Kabaddi League in Haryana

Launch of the Global Pravasi Women's Kabaddi League (GPKL)

• First-ever Global Pravasi Women's Kabaddi League to debut in September 2024
• Organized by Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) and World Kabaddi
• Will feature female athletes from over 15 countries
• League to commence in Haryana, India
• MoU signed between HIPSA and the Government of Haryana

Objectives and Significance

• Aims to elevate kabaddi on a global scale
• Promote and develop women's kabaddi worldwide
• Support efforts to include kabaddi in the Olympic Games
• Bolster India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics
• Celebrate kabaddi's rich heritage and inspire new generations of women athletes

International Participation and Support

• Teams from diverse nations including England, Poland, Argentina, Canada, and Italy
• Former Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju supports kabaddi's inclusion in Olympics
• HIPSA President Kanthi D Suresh emphasizes the importance of the initiative
• Aligns with Indian government's vision to host future Olympics

Olympic Inclusion Process and India's Aspirations

• International Olympic Committee (IOC) decides on inclusion of sports in Olympics
• IOC's Future Host Commission (FHC) handles Olympic hosting rights
• Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has initiated dialogue with FHC
• India aims to host the 2036 Olympic Games
• Inclusion of kabaddi as an Olympic sport would be a significant achievement for India