New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), which made an impressive entry into India's franchise-based kabaddi ecosystem with its inaugural season, is preparing for a bigger second edition. With prominent personalities from sports, government and kabaddi administration associated with its journey, the league is looking to build on its growing recognition and expand its footprint across the country.

Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam, Olympic medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, professional boxer Neeraj Goyat and Amateur Kabaddi Association of Haryana (AKAH) Chairman Kuldeep Dalal represent four important dimensions of the sporting ecosystem that KCL seeks to strengthen - government support, sporting excellence, athlete in...