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Mohit Chhillar Urges Franchise Leagues to Revive Kabaddi in Gujarat
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:30 AM
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Mohit Chhillar has called for the introduction of franchise-based kabaddi leagues in Gujarat to rejuvenate the sport and provide more opportunities for local players.
Mohit Chhillar, a prominent figure in the kabaddi community, has publicly endorsed the launch of franchise-based leagues in Gujarat as a strategy to revitalize the sport.
He argues that a franchise model would bring professional structure, attract sponsorships, and increase media coverage, thereby creating a more sustainable ecosystem for kabaddi.
The proposal arrives amid concerns that participation and viewership of kabaddi in Gujarat have been declining, prompting stakeholders to seek innovative solutions.
Officials and sports bodies are expected to convene soon to assess the feasibility and potential impact of establishing such leagues in the state.
He argues that a franchise model would bring professional structure, attract sponsorships, and increase media coverage, thereby creating a more sustainable ecosystem for kabaddi.
The proposal arrives amid concerns that participation and viewership of kabaddi in Gujarat have been declining, prompting stakeholders to seek innovative solutions.
Officials and sports bodies are expected to convene soon to assess the feasibility and potential impact of establishing such leagues in the state.