Feb, 20 : Kabaddi Association of Jharkhand, Bihar State Kabaddi Association, and Chhattisgarh Kabaddi Association, all affiliated members of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) have sanctioned a state-level kabaddi tournament titled JBC Kabaddi League. The league, short for the Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh Kabaddi League, is scheduled to take place in the first half of 2026. Its inaugural season will feature a total of five teams representing the three states.
JBC Kabaddi League will offer emerging talent high visibility through a structured league format backed by organized scouting, player auction and professional exposure. The league will drive fan engagement, community pride and pave a way for the development of local infrastructure required for the Kabaddi ecosystem in India.
JBC Kabaddi League is jointly promoted by Rannvijay Singh, an Indian based sports entrepreneur. He is also the director of the Bhojpuri Industry Premier League (BIPL) and franchise owner of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League’s (UPKL) Awadh Ramdoots team.
Speaking on the launch of JBC Kabaddi League’s promoter Rannvijay Singh said,
“State and local leagues are key growth pathways. Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh share a deep connection with kabaddi, played widely in schools and community spaces. The JBC Kabaddi League builds on this legacy by creating a structured platform that connects grassroots talent to the professional ecosystem. With the strong support of the state Kabaddi Associations, we are confident in our vision to make kabaddi mainstream and a viable career choice.”
To drive grassroots participation, JBC Kabaddi League has also partnered with Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Brand Ambassador. Fondly known as “Coach Saab,” Randhir Singh Sehrawat has devoted over four decades to Indian kabaddi as a player and national-level coach. A recipient of the Arjuna Award (1997) and the National Citizen Award (1991), becoming the first kabaddi player to receive the latter, he has also won 93 medals across major tournaments, including Senior Nationals, Federation Cups, and All India Railway Championships.