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KRSPL is dedicated to growing the sport of Kabaddi in North America — bringing world-class competition, player development, and a passionate community together under one league

About the League

Kabaddi Rising Star Pro League (KRSPL)

Where It All Began: A Spark That Refused to Stay Small. It started with a spark !!!

A simple idea to give kabaddi in North America the stage it had always deserved. No grand arenas, no global spotlight yet, just belief. Belief in the sport, in its athletes, and in the possibility that something bigger could be built.

First Breakthrough: When Belief Took Form

In 2025, that belief took its first real form.

The Kabaddi Rising Star League brought structure, energy, and opportunity to the region. It introduced emerging talent, built a growing fan base, and proved that kabaddi had a future in North and Pan America.

The Turning Point: From Promise to Power

But 2026 is where that future begins to take shape.

The Kabaddi Rising Stars Pro League, based in Brampton, Canada, now stands as the highest professional tier of kabaddi across the region, developed under the vision of Kabaddi PanAm. What started as a developmental platform has evolved into a fully professional, franchise led global competition.

More Than Teams: Building Identities, Not Just Lineups

Six teams will step onto the mat this season, including new franchises that signal expansion and intent. Each team represents more than just a lineup, it carries a city identity, building connection, loyalty, and a culture that extends beyond the game.

Global Stage: Where the World Comes to Compete

And the game itself has grown.

KRSPL 2026 brings together talent from across the world. From Canada and the United States to India, Iran, the United Kingdom, Europe, and across Pan America, the league becomes a meeting ground of styles, experience, and ambition. Players who proved themselves in 2025 return stronger, now joined by elite international athletes and rising stars from emerging regions.

Built to Win: Strategy Behind Every Selection

Through a structured player bidding system, teams are built with strategy and purpose. Every selection matters. Every roster is designed to compete at the highest level.

The Engine Room: A League Powered by Professionals

Behind the scenes, a complete professional ecosystem powers the league.

Professional coaches and technical staff shape performance. Certified referees and match officials ensure integrity. Strength and conditioning teams, along with medical and performance support, prepare athletes for the demands of the game. Structured governance brings discipline, consistency, and long term vision.

This is not just organized sport. This is professional sport.

When the Whistle Blows: The Season of High Stakes

When the season begins in August 2026, intensity takes over.

A round robin league stage sets the rhythm, where every match carries weight. The best teams advance into high pressure playoffs, leading to a championship final where only one will rise. Every raid is calculated. Every tackle is decisive. Every moment is built for impact.

Beyond the Arena: Designed for a Watching World

With advanced scoring systems, analytics, and broadcast level production, the experience is designed not just for those in the arena, but for audiences around the world.

Because this time, the world is watching.

Breaking Boundaries: From Regional Roots to Global Reach

KRSPL 2026 breaks boundaries, bringing North American kabaddi to a global audience through television and digital platforms. What was once regional is now international.

This Is Just the Beginning: A Vision in Motion

And yet, this is only the beginning.

KRSPL 2026 is a key step toward something larger, a fully established North America Kabaddi Pro League. The pathway is clear.

From identifying and developing talent in 2025, to building a professional franchise league in 2026, to expanding into a complete, tiered kabaddi ecosystem across major cities in Canada and the United States. Regional leagues, academies, and integration with national teams and global competitions will shape what comes next.

The Big Ambition: Redefining the Global Map of Kabaddi

The ambition is bold, but focused.

To position North America as a global hub for professional kabaddi.

Beyond the Game: What This Truly Means

But beyond the structure, the systems, and the scale, there is something deeper driving it forward.

For players, this is a career platform.

For fans, it is a global stage.

For the sport, it is a new frontier.

The Final Word: This Is Where It Rises

This is not just a league.

It is where opportunity meets ambition.

Where talent finds its stage.

Where the future of kabaddi begins to rise.

Step onto the mat.

Make your mark.

Rise.

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League Milestones
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Active Leagues
6
Teams Competing
132
Registered Players
10
Seasons Completed
1
Matches Played
0
Officials Registered
6
Cities Covered
Leadership & Founders

The people building kabaddi

KRSPL is led by a dedicated executive team with deep roots in sports administration, community development, and kabaddi across Canada.

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Bobby Dhillon
President
Co-Founder

A passionate kabaddi advocate with over 15 years in sports administration, Bobby co-founded KRSL to build a structured, inclusive pathway for kabaddi talent across Canada.

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Dr. Jagmohan Viroja, MD
Second Vice President
Co-Founder

Dr. Viroja blends his medical expertise with a lifelong passion for kabaddi to champion athlete welfare within KRSL. He leads player safety protocols and community health initiatives.

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Jefferson C. Miller
General Secretary & Treasurer
Co-Founder

Jefferson oversees KRSL's financial operations and league administration with precision and integrity. His background ensures fiscal discipline and transparent governance.