• Friday, April 26, 2024

Sports

‘Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League’, says India sports minister

The Pro Kabaddi League has been a huge success in India

By: Sarwar Alam

The Indian government today (22) made it clear that it will not allow Pakistani players to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League, slated for next month, unless the neighbouring country stops “sponsoring terrorism”. The fifth season of the league will begin on June 25 with a clash between Puneri Paltans and Telugu Titans in Pune. Reports have suggested that Pakistani players could be included in the players’ auction of the league. “They (organisers) can call them but they can’t make them play. Even if they are selected, it is government of India which will decide whether they are allowed or…

You do not have access to this content. You need to subscribe.

Related Stories

Videos

Mrunal Thakur on Dhamaka, experience of working with Kartik Aaryan,…
Nushrratt Bharuccha on Chhorii, pressure of comparison with Lapachhapi, upcoming…
Abhimanyu Dassani on Meenakshi Sundareshwar, how his mom Bhagyashree reacted…