Bangalore: Bengaluru Bulls, backed by the Kosmik Global Media was launched here  on Wednesday July 16th for the forthcoming Pro Kabaddi League. The league,  similar to the IPL, but without its attendant glamour quotient will give a fillip to the indigenous sport. It is run on  a franchisee-based model featuring eight city-based franchises playing in a caravan style format. This unique effort has the formal backing by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), the Asian Kabaddi Federation (AKF) and the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), who will be closely associated with the organization and delivery of this event

The Bengaluru Bulls team, comprising 12 players, sported their official team jersey at a press conference along with the launch of the team anthem.The Bengaluru Bulls franchisee is confident of doing well in the first edition, having selected a strong team of coaching staff and a top pool of current national players.

Speaking at the launch, Uday Sinh Wala, CEO, Kosmik Global Media and owner of Bengaluru Bulls said: “It is indeed a very proud moment for us to be associated with this venture which aims at promoting the sport of Kabaddi among today`s youth.

“Kabaddi is arguably the most participated sport in the country, the only true Indian sport and hence we take immense pride in associating with it. I wish all the other the franchises all the best and urge them to put their best foot forward to win the title.”

The team`s head coach is Randhir Singh who has an outstanding record as an ex-player and also as a successful coach on the national circuit with the Railways.

Bengaluru Bulls will face Delhi Dynamos in their first match at NSCI, Mumbai. A total of 60 matches will be played across all eight cities with the finals being held in Bangalore.

Also present at the launch was Shayamal Vallabhjee, MD Heal Institute, the Official Sports Medicine and High Performance Partner for Bengaluru Bulls.