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News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
HIPSA presents Guinness world record certificate for Kabaddi to Haryana CM Saini
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) on Sunday presented a Guinness World Record certificate for Kabaddi to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, at a special ceremony held at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi, stated a release. The prestigious recognition was awarded for organising the largest participation in a Kabaddi exhibition event, which took place in Panchkula, Haryana, setting a new global benchmark for the traditional Indian sport. The World Record event had witnessed massive engagement from athletes, youth, and sports enthusiasts across the region, further cementing Haryana's legacy as the heartland of certificate was presented by HIPSA president Kanthi D Suresh, along with GI-PKL founder Karthik Dammu, to the Chief Minister of the sixth state-level Khel Mahakumbh, which commenced recently at Panchkula's Tau Devi Lal Stadium, CM Saini inaugurated the event by initiating a Kabaddi match, boosting the morale of participating expressed confidence that Haryana's athletes will win the most medals for India at the 2036 Olympics, bringing glory to the nation on the global stage. He reiterated Haryana's aim for every village to produce an athlete who can hoist the Indian flag on an international under the leadership of its President Kanthi D Suresh, has been actively promoting Indian sports on the global stage. Earlier in April this year, HIPSA successfully organised the Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL), drawing participation from players across Europe, Africa, and Asia, uniting the diaspora through the spirit of continues to lead initiatives that bridge the global Indian community through sports, fostering inclusivity, cultural pride, and international recognition. (ANI)
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
HIPSA presents Guinness World Record certificate for Kabaddi to Haryana CM Nayab Saini
Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) presented a Guinness World Record certificate for Kabaddi to the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini at a ceremony held here at Haryana Bhawan on Sunday. The prestigious recognition was awarded for organising the largest participation in a Kabaddi exhibition event, which took place in Panchkula, Haryana on March 24 last year, setting a new global benchmark for the traditional Indian sport. March 24 is celebrated as World Kabaddi Day and hence a special match was organised, which saw the record participation of 128 players. The match lasted for 2 hours and 9 minutes. The World Record event had witnessed massive engagement from athletes, youth, and sports enthusiasts across the region, further cementing Haryana's legacy as the heartland of Kabaddi. The certificate was presented by HIPSA president Kanthi D Suresh, along with GI-PKL founder Karthik Dammu, to the Chief Minister of Haryana. In the sixth state level Khel Mahakumbh, which commenced recently at Panchkula's Tau Devi Lal Stadium, the Haryana chief minister inaugurated the event by initiating a Kabaddi match, boosting the morale of participating athletes. Saini expressed confidence that Haryana's athletes will win the most medals for India at the 2036 Olympics, bringing glory to the nation on the global stage. He reiterated Haryana's aim for every village to produce an athlete who can hoist the Indian flag on an international platform. Earlier this year, HIPSA successfully organised the Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL)in April 2025, drawing participation from players across Europe, Africa, and Asia, uniting the diaspora through the spirit of sport. HIPSA continues to lead initiatives that bridge the global Indian community through sports, fostering inclusivity, cultural pride, and international recognition.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HIPSA gears up to broaden Pravasi Sports after GI-PKL success
Riding on the momentum of blockbuster debut of Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL), the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) is gearing up to broaden its 'Pravasi Sports' initiative--a pioneering programme that brings India's indigenous games to the global diaspora, according to a release from GI-PKL. Pravasi Sports is driven by a twin vision that seeks to both globalize and reconnect. First, it aims to introduce and promote India's rich array of indigenous sports--ranging from Kabaddi to Mallakhamb and Silambattam--amongst Pravasi communities around the World. Second, it works to bring Pravasi youth back in touch with their cultural heritage by inviting them to compete, learn, and collaborate in India-based events, forging stronger ties between the diaspora and their homeland through sports. Speaking about the vision, HIPSA president Kanthi D Suresh said, "Pravasi Sports is about honouring our roots while celebrating global talent. We're creating pathways for young Indians abroad to proudly compete in the games that define our culture, and to bring their experiences back home, while we also ensure that our home grown sports are adopted by millenials around the World across different continents." Karthik Dammu, GI-PKL CEO, added, "After witnessing the overwhelming response to GI-PKL, we're excited to extend our model across multiple disciplines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Pravasi Sports will unite our diaspora and bolster India's standing on the world stage." HIPSA is slated to roll out the year-round roster of Pravasi Sports events that extends well beyond Kabaddi. This calendar will feature the Global Pravasi Cricket League (GPCL)--a T20 franchise competition showcasing overseas Indian talent--alongside GI-PKL Season 2. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
