The owners of the teams for Nepal Kabaddi League Season 2 have been announced. Bhawani Rana of National Investment Holding has acquired ownership of the Biratnagar Bahubali team. Through a 10-year agreement with Astronics Management, the aim is to professionally develop kabaddi in Nepal. Kathmandu, 15 Chaitra.
The six team owners of Nepal Kabaddi League (NKL) Season 2, set to commence from Jestha 22, have been made public. At an event hosted by Astronics Management at Hotel Yak & Yeti on Saturday, the owners of the six franchise teams competing in NKL Season 2 were introduced. Bhawani Rana, former president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has entered the league with her company National Investment Holding taking ownership of the Biratnagar team. The team’s name has been changed from Biratnagar Bandits to Biratnagar Bahubali.
The defending champions, Janakpur Knights, remain owned by Neco Insurance Limited. The runner-up team, Kathmandu Mavericks, is owned by Kathmandu Mavericks Pvt. Ltd. Similarly, Pokhara Lakers are owned by Fewa Construction, while Butwal Bulls are owned by Morai Corporation. The team previously known as Himalayan Riders has been renamed Butwal Bulls. Dhangadhi Wildcats Pvt. Ltd. owns the Dhangadhi Wildcats, the representative team from the Sudurpashchim Province.
Expressing satisfaction with the growing popularity of NKL nationally and its commercial and business prospects, Amitkumar Begani, head of Astronics Management, stated, “We organized the first edition on a grand scale. The second edition will be even better. The participation of corporate houses will elevate the league’s quality. We aim to make Nepalese kabaddi world-class.” The event was attended by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal Ruwanthi Delpitia and Arvindkumar Jhal, General Secretary of the All Nepal Kabaddi Federation. Jhal announced that Astronics Management has signed a 10-year agreement for the Nepal Kabaddi League, which will play a significant role in the development of kabaddi in Nepal. The NKL is organized with the objective of professionalizing kabaddi in Nepal. The player draft for NKL Season 2, starting from Jestha 22, has been completed with domestic players selected. Organizers also reported that over 100 foreign players from 15 countries have registered their names for the draft.
