When Charu Sharma saw the enthusiasm Kabaddi received in the Doha Games of 2006, he knew he was into something. Along with his brother in law, Anand Mahindra, he sold 76% stake to Star Sports for Pro-Kabaddi. Pro Kabaddi changed the entire dynamics of how the sport was perceived with its innovation. Players like Deepak Hooda became household names & for the first time in the 2018 auctions players were auctioned for more than 1 crore. Now, they drive fancy cars & have bigger houses for themselves & their family.

Who says only cricket as a sport can change lives in India?

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