July 17, 2015 7:14 PM

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Second edition of Pro Kabaddi League kicks off in Mumbai tomorrow

The 2nd edition of the eight-team Pro Kabaddi League kicks off in Mumbai tomorrow.In the opening fixture, hosts and last year's runners-up U Mumba with clash with defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers at the NSCI Stadium. The first leg of the League is scheduled to run from tomorrow up to July 22 after which the action is to shift to Kolkata, home of the Bengal Warriors. Subsequently the league would move on to Jaipur, Patna (home of Patna Pirates), Hyderabad (new home of Telugu Titans from last year's Vishakapatnam), Delhi (home of Dabang Delhi), Bengaluru (home of Bengaluru Bulls) and then Pune (home of Puneri Paltan). The action would shift back to the NSCI in Mumbai when the semi finals are held on August 21. It will be followed by the 3rd and 4th placings game and the final, both scheduled on August 23. According to chief promoter of the League, the prize money this year has been doubled from last year to the tune of Rs 2 crore. The winning team gets One crore, the runner-up Rs 50 lakh, the third-placed team Rs 30 lakh and the fourth-placed team Rs 20 lakh. The organisers are also looking to build on the impressive followingThe first season of the Kabaddi League last season saw a record 435 million viewers tune in to watch the indigenous game on TV.

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