A NEW CHAPTER FOR INDIAN KUSTI
Indian Kusti is more than a sport. It is a tradition, a discipline and a part of India's sporting heritage.
KPL – Kusti Premier League is a proposed professional franchise-based platform designed to bring Traditional Indian Kusti to a modern competitive stage while creating greater opportunities and recognition for wrestlers.
8
Franchises
3
Proposed Weight Categories
65 / 75 / 85 KG
Proposed Weight Categories
28
Proposed League Encounters
Proposed structure — subject to review and finalisation by competent wrestling officials.
Preserve the Tradition. Build the Future.
Indian Kusti carries generations of tradition, discipline and cultural heritage.
KPL aims to create a professional platform where this traditional sporting culture can meet modern competition, professional presentation and greater opportunities for wrestlers.
The soul remains traditional. The platform becomes professional.
TRADITION
Akhada Culture
Indian Wrestling Heritage
Pehelwan Tradition
Rural Sporting Culture
Traditional Roots • Modern Rules • Professional Future
THE FUTURE
Professional Competition
Athlete Recognition
Modern Sports Presentation
Media & Digital Visibility
Sustainable Sports Ecosystem
KPL AT A GLANCE
8
PROPOSED FRANCHISES
3
PROPOSED WEIGHT CATEGORIES
65 • 75 • 85 KG
PROPOSED COMPETITION CATEGORIES
28
PROPOSED LEAGUE ENCOUNTERS
THE KPL EXPERIENCE
Authentic Indian Kusti
Traditional Akhada culture, Indian wrestling heritage and the spirit of the Pehelwan remain at the heart of KPL.
Professional League Format
A proposed franchise-based competition designed to bring structured, exciting and high-quality Kusti to a wider audience.
A Bigger Platform for Wrestlers
Modern presentation, media visibility, athlete recognition and new professional opportunities for emerging and established wrestlers.
FROM TRADITIONAL AKHADA TO A PROFESSIONAL SPORTING STAGE.
