The ceremony was hosted by Mantra and Vrajesh Hirjee and was graced by several personalities like actors Aamir Khan and Rana Daggubati, entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronnie Screwvala & wife Zarina Mehta, Janardan Singh Gehlot - president of the International Kabaddi Federation and Sanjay Gupta – COO Star India more who turned up with great zeal and vigor to support the players and league.
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu added a dash of political elegance to the power packed event. The highlight of the opening day was actor Aamir Khan’s awe-inspiring rendition of the National Anthem celebrating the core Indian sentiment of Kabaddi.
Speaking on this occasion, Aamir Khan said, “I am absolutely delighted to be able to witness first-hand the energy at the Pro Kabaddi Season 3 opening ceremony. Kabaddi is our very own sport! Something we Indians can hold a lot of pride in saying we have given to the global sporting world. Singing the Indian National Anthem today is a moment of great pride and intense emotion for me. I feel extremely happy and honoured at having received this opportunity. My only wish for the next Pro Kabaddi League season is for a celebrity play off to be a part of the tournament so we can also indulge in this wonderful sport. My dream team would have Rajnikant and Chiranjeevi on it – a sure shot winner!”
Energy levels intensified when V-Company (a group of 30 talented dancers who recently won the dance reality show – Dance Plus) took the stage by storm with their electrifying performance.
The following three days of the caravan will also have renditions of the National Anthem by South superstar & Pro Kabaddi League Brand Ambassador Rana Daggubati; upcoming child singer, Pravasthi and Bollywood diva Aditi Rao Hydari.
The Financial capital of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam (Vizag) saw Telugu Titans take on the defending champions U Mumba in the League opener match. The caravan will see further exciting duals over the next three days like the defending champions U Mumba taking on the champions of inaugural season Jaipur Pink Panthers on January 31.
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