Oct 13, Kathmandu - Amit Kumar Begani, head of the organizer Astronics Management, has informed that 512 domestic players have registered for the second edition of the Nepal Kabaddi League (NKL).

In the first edition of the tournament, 278 Nepali players were registered in the NKL. In the second edition, the maximum number of 155 players have been registered from Bagmati Province. Similarly, there are 103 players from the Far West, 98 from Lumbini, 70 from Madhesh, 35 from Koshi, 27 from Karnali and 24 from Gandaki Province.

In the first edition, six teams from six cities had selected 84 players through a draft to compete in the NKL. Of these, 66 were Nepali players. “Foreign players are also attractive in the competition, we will select 40 to 50 foreign players in the second edition’s ‘draft’,” said Chief Begani. In the first edition, 18 players from Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Kenya participated in the NKL.

Biratnagar Bandits, Janakpur Knights, Kathmandu Mavericks, Pokhara Lakers, Butwal Himalayan Raiders and Dhangadhi Wild Cats had participated in the competition.

In the final of the first edition held at the National Sports Council's Covered Hall in Tripureshwor, Janakpur defeated Kathmandu 43-41 to win the title. The organizer has stated that the date of the second edition will be announced soon.