Akshay Kumar joins the Kabaddi, mix martial arts bandwagon

Bollywood sensation, martial artist and sports fanatic Akshay Kumar has once again shown his love for sports. He has bought a team based out of Punjab with World Kabaddi League coming out of India which is scheduled to roll out their matches during the second half of the year 2014. The actor has always been enthusiastic in promoting fitness and sports which encouraged him to take this decision.

Speaking on the on the association, Akshay Kumar said, "I am a sports enthusiast. It gives me immense pride to be associated with Kabbadi. My upcoming film is called Warrior and it is on the topic of mix martial arts just on the lines of Kabaddi, which is an ace indigenous contact sport from India. International platforms like World Kabaddi League will contemporize the game which will become the USP of WKL. Kabaddi is an authentic sport that puts up raw power for display and I want all my fans to watch the matches to get closer to the game. I look forward to your support in cheering for this original Indian sports."

Speaking about the association, Pargat Singh, Commissioner from World Kabaddi League, "We are extremely delighted to announce Akshay Kumar's association with World Kabaddi League. Akshay is a sports fan and he was very keen on associating with Kabaddi. WKL is an effort to professionalise the sport and take it to newer heights. Since time immemorial Kabaddi has been a passionate game for Indians and this association will help us take the game through transformation and revive its legacy. Kabaddi is an integral part of Punjabiyat and Khiladi Kumar has always been synonymous with mix martial arts in our country. It was he who started the slew of action movies in India and created a credible audience for such a genre. I am sure with him owning a team out of Punjab; things will get bigger and better."

The league announcers have a major plan to dole some very big names in the field of glamour and glitz to offer a mixed bag of entertainment which has something for everybody, making it a total family package for the weekend.