World Kabbadi League

The O2 has announced that the World Kabaddi League will begin its global tour at the London arena on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August 2014.

The first Indian sports league with an international following will begin with a performance by leading Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. A well-known Kabaddi fan, Akshay is co-owner of Speedy Singhs, one of the teams in the world league and is set to perform popular title tracks from his recent blockbuster movies.

Played in ‘circle style’, the league consists of eight teams who travel across three continents in their quest for victory.

Commenting on the upcoming event Akshay Kumar said: “I am excited about the World Kabaddi League. My performance will be dedicated to all the Kabaddi fans that have come to cheer their teams. The league is a step to promote the Indian contemporary sport and bring it closer to the fans all around the world”.