National sports day
Image Source: IANS
Concept Of ‘hit And Get Back’ Defines Both Games: Gopichand Highlights Striking Similarities Between Kabaddi And Badminton
The Pro Kabaddi League Season: Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand has pointed out the similarities between the sport of Kabaddi and badminton, highlighting that both demand sharp presence of mind, core strength, lightning-fast agility and the same ‘hit and get back’ instinct.
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener, which also coincided with National Sports Day, turned into the cynosure of all eyes, as a number of sporting legends, including Gopichand, hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay, Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya, and rising Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and kabaddi legend Pardeep Narwal, coming together for the celebration.
Speaking to JioStar on the sidelines of the PKL 12 action, badminton legend Gopichand shared his admiration for kabaddi and reflected on the larger role of sport in inspiring national pride.
Advertisement
Related Cricket News on National sports day
Cricket Special Today
-
- 12 Jun 2025 01:27
-
- 18 Mar 2024 07:47
