The session was designed to bridge the gap between professional athletes and aspiring youngsters, and it provided a powerful platform for dialogue on kabaddi’s rapid growth and its transformative impact

Over at Patna Pirates, head coach Anup Kumar addressed the franchise’s glorious past while keeping focus on the present. “Legacy has been good for Patna Pirates, but legacy doesn't stay with one team forever, as far as I think. Players keep changing...This season is a new season."