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This year marks the Pro Kabaddi League’s historic 10th season, and it is time to commemorate the magnificent trip. One of the best all-rounders in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Manjeet Chillar shared his thoughts ahead of the new season.

“It’s a great feeling. I have been a part of the Pro Kabaddi League since the very first season. I also dreamed that I would get to participate in the 10th season, but unfortunately, I had to retire after the eighth season. It’s an emotional moment for all the kabaddi players who have ever participated in the league,” said Chillar.

Chillar said that his best moment from the PKL is winning the title with Dabang Delhi KC in the eighth season. “Until that point, I had all kinds of medals on my shelf except for the Pro Kabaddi League title. This was a long-time target for me.”

I was happy to play under the guidance of Randhir sir: Chillar

Chillar also spoke about his starting days in the PKL, playing for Bengaluru Bulls and making the top 4. “I have always played kabaddi to earn a name, and when the first season was about to begin, I just wanted to be a part of a team more than anything else. The auction took place when we were part of an Indian team training camp in Bengaluru, and the whole team was sitting together. When I was picked by the Bengaluru Bulls, I was really happy because I was going to play under the guidance of Randhir sir.”

“Before the Pro Kabaddi League took place, we were only known by our friends and family members, even if we won any international tournaments. After the first season in 2014, when we came back after winning the Asian Games Gold Medal, we actually saw the impact of the league. There were 8,000–10,000 people waiting for us outside the airport, something that we had never witnessed before,”