Here are 9 different Indian sports league that definitely needs hype like IPL

Sports leagues have become a big business and an opportunity for youngsters to showcase their skills in order to book a berth in the national teams. A huge example is Indian Premier League which has been running successfuly for now almost 15 years.

 

 

Indian Super League (ISL) is the largest franchise-based football league in the country and becoming popular while taking Indian football to the next level. The ISL has given something for the Indian football fans to cheer for as they watch world-class athletes playing on the Indian pitches and helping the beautiful game flourish in the country.

 

 

Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is the third most popular sporting league in the country and its popularity has started crossing the Indian shores. An indigenous sport has provided a platform to all the professional Kabaddi players in the world and mapping its origin on the international platform.

 

 

The Hockey India League was a franchise-based tournament that began in 2013 and ran for five seasons till 2017. The league provided enormous benefits to Indian players, including increased fitness and tactical understanding as a result of high-quality and competitive matches. The participation of foreign players and coaches also contributed significantly to the league’s success.

 

 

 

India's first-ever professional Kho Kho League was launched in 2022 with an objective to market and package India's indigenous sport of Kho Kho into a professional structure. It strives to elevate the age-old Indian sport to international standards and give young talents the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a pan-India and global audience. It features six teams in its inaugural season and will draft Kho Kho players from across the world, including England, South Korea, Republic of Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, who will be made to ply their trade alongside Indian players.

 

 

Premier Badminton League (PBL) is the badminton league which starts in the last week of December and continues for nearly a month. Top shuttlers from across the globe participate in this franchise-based league. Currently, there are 9 teams in the PBL and going with the popularity of the league, we can hope for a couple of more new teams formed.

 

 

 

The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) League is the newest addition to the league culture in Indian sports. Top international paddlers will join Indian stars and amateurs to participate in the league. Like other leagues, UTT will also give a big platform to young and talented Indian paddlers to compete with the best in the world and improve their skills.

 

 

 

Prime Volleyball League (PVL) is the latest entrant in the franchise-based sporting event in India. PVL 2019 was the first professional men's indoor volleyball league in the country and is a joint initiative of the Volleyball Federation of India and Baseline Ventures. The PVL 2019 witnessed participation of 6 teams as top athletes from this game made their presence felt in the inaugural season.

 

 

 

Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is yet another addition to India's long list of franchise-based sporting leagues. Top professional wrestlers in the world make their presence felt in this league which has 6 teams as of now. The number of teams is expected to increase in the years to come. PWL has provided a platform to local Indian athletes to compete with the best wrestlers in the world.

 

 

 

The Tennis Premier League, being the first of its kind, aims to cater to the growing popularity of tennis and to give a platform to the nation’s young talent. It also equips them with the confidence to battle global competition.