Dabang Delhi's Naveen Kumar Says PKL Auction Being Held on Independence Day is a Fitting Tribute to Kabaddi

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Dabang Delhi KC star raider Naveen Kumar has said the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 auction being held on the Indian Independence Day is a fitting tribute to the nation's sport.

Over 500 players, including top raiding duo Pardeep Narwal and Pawan Sehrawat, will go under the hammer in the two-day Player Auction slated to be held in Mumbai from 15-16 August 2024.

Talking about the importance of Pro Kabaddi League auction being held on 78th Independence Day, the dynamic raider expressed his thoughts saying, "Kabaddi holds a special place in India, having won several international medals.

"The PKL auction on Independence Day is a fitting tribute to our nation's sport. We aspire to make the country proud on a global level going forward."

The dynamic raider has been instrumental in Dabang Delhi's success in the last five years. Known for his agility, speed, and strategic prowess on the kabaddi mat, Naveen has consistently demonstrated his dedication.

His journey is a testament to resilience, skill, and the spirit of mentorship. In addition to playing for Dabang Delhi KC, Naveen also serves in the Air Force as a Junior Warrant Officer.

Speaking about being retained by the Dabang Delhi KC franchise, Naveen said, "I am super excited to have been retained by Dabang Delhi KC. I have been with them from Season 6 and I am looking forward to Season 11 with them."

Naveen, who missed the majority of the last season due to a knee injury, also added that he is recovering well following surgeries for the upcoming Season 11.

"My recovery process is going well. I had a couple of surgeries in Mumbai, and after a few months, I started practising slowly and steadily. It's going to be a slow process, but I will be ready before the next season starts," Naveen added.

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 Player Auction will be broadcast live on 15th August, 7PM onwards on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ hotstar.