Word from Wave World Kabaddi League is that the Canadian and USA leg of the tour is cancelled due to Visa issues for some players. While majorty of the player got Visas for North America, there were still many players that were unable to get Visas.
Commenting on the change of venue, Mr Raman Raheja, CEO, Wave World Kabaddi League said, “We have got superb response of the league especially in Hindi Speaking Market (HSM) and the franchise owners were also of the view to go on with the league in India so that they could continue to build up the support, prime tv audience and popularity of the league. This is a positive move keeping in mind the momentum Wave WKL has built for Kabaddi amongst the elite audience.”
Commenting on the announcement Mr Pargat Singh, Commissioner, Wave World Kabaddi League said, “We have seen amazing acceptance of the league among the fans in India. Keeping in mind the popularity of the game, we have decided to continue to play rest of the matches in India. Pakistan will be our venue for the finals where the government has agreed to provide us full support.”
Fresh venues have been identified keeping in mind the audience response. Apart from Bhatinda, Mohali and Jalandhar in Punjab, the League will traverse to newer terrains with Bhopal and Mumbai as new venues added.
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