The inaugural match of the Pro Kabaddi League took place at the NSCI Stadium, Mumbai, on 26 July. The first match held between Abhishek Bachchan's Jaipur Pink Panthers and Mumbai team U Mamba, owned by UTV head Ronnie Screwvala.
It was a star-studded affair in the presence of several bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, Aishwarya Rai, Jaya, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and director Farah Khan.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also attended the match along with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara. "I am here to support the sport. Couple of days ago, Abhishek called me and said we are having this Kabbadi league match and this is the first game and why don't you come here, so I am here. This is just incredible to see the agility there, the speed, the awareness, it is extremely important and I have played this sport in school. It has been fantastic to come back again and support the sport," Tendulkar was quoted as saying by the Press Trust of India.
The celebrities wore pink t-shirts and cheered for Abhishek's team.
Unfortunately, Jaipur Pink Panthers lost the match to U Mumba. "Unfortunate loss last night. Thank you all so much for the support. Congratulations to @U_Mumba and @RonnieScrewvala for a deserved win," Abhishek Bachchan tweeted.
Director Farah khan, who is working with Abhishek Bachchan in "Happy New Year," also tweeted on her twitter handle. "Thank u @juniorbachchan 4 inviting us to the Pro Kabaddi opening!! What a fun we had!!," she said.
"T 1158 - Pro Kabaddi today started .. Jaipur Pink Panthers v U Mumba .. we LOST !! No sweat ! great atmosphere, and great turn out .. watch," Amitabh Bachchan tweeted.
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has eight teams including Bengal Warriors, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Puneri Paltan, U Mamba, Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi, Patna Pirates and Telugu Titans. To check out the match schedule, click HERE.
