Nepal Kabaddi League

Nepal Kabaddi

Country	Nepal
Administrator	Astrionix Management Private Limited All Nepal Kabaddi Association
First tournament	2025
Tournament format	Double round-robin league and playoffs
Number of teams	6
Slogan	Mato dekhi Maidan Samma
Website	nepalkabaddileague.com

The Nepal Kabaddi League (NKL) is a professional-level kabaddi league in Nepal, featuring six franchise teams representing Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Dhangadhi, and Butwal. Over 90 kabaddi players from Nepal and abroad were featured in the players' draft, held on 15 December 2024 in Kathmandu. The league was officially launched in November 2024. The inaugural will be held from January 17 to February 01 of 2025.

History

The NKL was established to promote kabaddi in Nepal and provide a platform for local talent to showcase their skills. The league is organized by the All Nepal Kabaddi Association (ANKA) in collaboration with Astrionix Management Private Limited, the main sponsor of the league.

Draft

Drafting of the inaugural season took place on 15 December 2024. The inaugural edition saw participation from international players from Bangladesh, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Teams

The NKL consists of six franchise teams, each representing a major city in Nepal.

Biratnagar Bandits

Dhangadi Wild Cats

Himalayan Raiders

Janakpur Knights

Kathmandu Mavricks

Pokhara Lakers

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Cities represented by NKL teams as of 2025

Team	City	Province
Biratnagar Bandits	Biratnagar	Koshi
Dhangadi Wild Cats	Dhangadi	Sudurpashchim
Himalayan Raiders	Butwal	Lumbini
Janakpur Knights	Janakpur	Madhesh
Kathmandu Mavricks	Kathmandu	Bagmati
Pokhara Lakers	Pokhara	Gandaki

Format

The league follows a round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team twice, once at home and once away. The top four teams at the end of the regular season advance to the playoffs, culminating in the NKL Championship match.

Achievements

The NKL aims to boost kabaddi's popularity in Nepal and develop the sport at the grassroots level. The league is expected to be a significant step towards achieving these goals, with the potential to attract more players and fans to the sport.

Future Plans

The ANKA has plans to expand the league by introducing a women's kabaddi league in the future. The association is also working on securing more sponsors and partnerships to ensure the league's long-term sustainability and growth.

See also

• Sports in Nepal
• Nepal national kabaddi team
• Nepal women's national kabaddi team

External links

• Official website