Mumbai: DD Sports, one of India’s oldest and largest sports broadcasters, will telecast the exciting action from the ongoing Monsoon Edition of the CARS24 Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023.
Launched in 2022, this kabaddi series for the youth has been providing a highly competitive environment for India’s budding stars. With a participation of 300-plus players from 17 states, the Monsoon Edition will be beamed on DD Sports which enjoys wider reach and access across the country.
8 out of the 12 players who recently contributed to India's triumphant victory in Junior World Cup have honed their skills through the Yuva Kabaddi Series which provides a platform to the country’s aspiring talents.
“The CARS24 Yuva Kabaddi Series has received a shot in the arm with telecast of its matches on DD Sports. The wider reach of the tournament will play an instrumental role in inspiring more youngsters to engage from the remotest part of the country as well as introduce the game to the youths in metro cities. It resonates with our mission to be omnipresent and ensure more and more talent gets noticed with the series,” said Yuva Kabaddi Series CEO Vikas Gautam.
In the recent time, DD Sports has broadcasted all kinds of sports which includes big-ticket events like 2023 Cricket Asia Cup and it also forged strategic partnerships with entities such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup, NBA and PGTA, among others in order to tap the large audience base with fresh sports content.
The Monsoon Edition of CARS24 Yuva Kabaddi Series kicked off on 24 September at the Fatima College Indoor Stadium in Madurai. The tournament will conclude on 22 October. Currently, Chola Veerans are leading in the promotion round with 19 points followed by Nilgiri Knights on 17 points.
This tournament provides a professional platform for India’s next-gen players (U-23, Below 80 kgs), grooming them for the biggest stage and also allowing them to showcase their talent within an extremely competitive framework. Till date, the series has witnessed the active participation of over 1400 youth players, who have engaged in 689 matches, facilitated by 76 coaches and overseen by 177 officials. Players from across the country join to be part of the series, making it truly a sport of the nation as the widespread participation highlights the growing popularity and reach of Kabaddi.
Since the inaugural edition of Yuva Kabaddi Series in 2022, it has been also consistently streamed on FanCode, catering to its strong user base of over 100 million and successfully reaching out to a younger fanbase.
Beyond creating a viable career pathway in the sport, the series also emphasises the development of well-rounded individuals. Players also receive support in areas such as financial literacy, media training, and training in nutrition during their time with the Yuva Kabaddi Series as part of the tournament gratification.
