Foreign kabaddi players from different countries including Bangladesh, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkmenistan, the UK and USA are expected to participate in Season I of Super Kabaddi League that is scheduled to take place in Lahore this month. The organisers of Super Kabaddi League are in contact with the kabaddi federations of different countries to send their players to take part in the League, a spokesman for Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, said on Thursday.
"Kabaddi has gained enormous public attention globally in the recent years, resulting which several of above mentioned countries have produced noteworthy players of the game," he added, adding: "We are very hopeful to welcome top talent from several countries in Super Kabaddi League. Pakistan Kabaddi Federation is playing a pivotal role in ensuring participation of international players in the League."