The Sheru Classic Maha Mumbai Kabaddi League recorded 1.3 million + digital impressions and 200k+ viewership within three days of its commencement from August 13, 2022, happening at the Sports Complex, University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus in Santacruz. The first of its kind league with an all inclusive structure and exciting schedule has managed to keep the viewers hooked to the cut throat competition during the matches and is working its charm amongst sports fans and people are showing immense support to the local players for their game and their passion for the sport.
The finals scheduled from the August 26-28, 2022. The league has crossed the halfway mark, and players from different categories have shone and proved their mettle. Some newer faces and names have come into the limelight. With key players like Komal Deokar, Nikita Utekar, Harjeet Sandhu, Shubhada Khot, Akash Gaikwad, Bharat Karangutkar, and Akash Arsul living up to their reputation in every way possible, it is the young players from the sub-junior category that have impressed everyone the most. With Neel Akhade, an 11-year-old becoming the youngest kabaddi player to play in a professional league to names like Neha Pandav, Sayali Ingale, Ankit Yadav, Om Kudale, Uddhav Mharnur have raised everyone’s eyebrows with their game.
One of India's largest Sports Hubs, SportVot, envisions the tournament to provide a platform to the Kabaddi community at the grassroots level from Mumbai Suburbs. The kabaddi community praised the league's vision and execution, and participated in large numbers right from the trials round. The participation and viewership reflect the changing attitude of Indian youth toward Kabaddi.
Speaking about reaching a successful milestone, Shubhangi Gupta, CMO, SportVot said, “We are happy to have crossed a million’s mark in just three days of the opening week of the league. We anticipated the turn around and it will be our constant endeavour to provide the enriching viewing experience. We look forward to many more season of MMKL and bring many more talented players like Bharat Karangutkar, Akash Kadam, and Harjeet Sandhu, in limelight through our player centric approach model”’
In today's world, youth want more opportunities and fresher platforms to showcase their talent! As a platform for players who want to enter the world of Kabaddi as a profession, the Sheru Classic Maha Mumbai Kabaddi League has been established. Sheru Classic MMKL is SportVot's first successful step in empowering young sports talent with a player-centric approach at the grassroots level.
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