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vivo Pro Kabaddi set to offer INR 8 crore in prize money for Season 7
Mumbai: The ‘Toughest Week’ of vivo Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 is all set to treat fans with exciting matches at EKA Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad. vivo Pro Kabaddi announces a consolidated prize money of INR 8 crore for the seventh edition.
vivo Pro Kabaddi Season 7 offers a consolidated prize money that is at par with prominent leagues with teams and players competing for glory and an attractive prize pool. All the teams qualifying for the Playoffs are assured of some prize money, with the champions to bag INR 3 crore. The runners-up will be handed INR 1.8 crore, third and fourth placed teams will win INR 90 lakh each and the fifth and sixth position teams will win INR 45 lakh each. The remainder of the prize money pool will be towards various individual awards.
The top 6 teams to clash in the ‘Toughest Week’ are Dabang Delhi K.C., Bengal Warriors, Haryana Steelers, UP Yoddha, U Mumba and Bengaluru Bulls.
Format of the Playoffs leading to the ‘Toughest Panga of the Year’ on 19th October 2019 is as follows:
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Date |
Stage |
Fixture |
|---|---|---|
|
14th October |
Eliminator 1 |
Rank 3 v Rank 6 |
|
14th October |
Eliminator 2 |
Rank 4 v Rank 5 |
|
16th October |
Semi-final 1 |
Rank 1 v Winner of Eliminator 1 |
|
16th October |
Semi-final 2 |
Rank 2 v Winner of Eliminator 2 |
|
19th October |
Final |
Winner of Semi- final 1 v Winner of Semi-final 2 |
Link to the format for the playoffs: Format for Playoffs
Here is the complete breakdown of this season’s prize money for the Top 6 teams:
|
Category |
INR (Cr) |
|---|---|
|
Winners |
3.00 |
|
Runners Up |
1.80 |
|
3rd Place |
0.90 |
|
4th Place |
0.90 |
|
5th Place |
0.45 |
|
6th Place |
0.45 |
The LIVE coverage of the ‘Toughest Week’ of vivo Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 begins at 7:00 pm with the pre-show KBD LIVE, whilst matches begin at 7:30 pm and will broadcast on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar.
Book your tickets on bookmyshow: bit.ly/2pzcvJs. Tickets can also be bought offline at the box office at EKA Arena by TransStadia. This year vivo Pro Kabbadi is also introducing a Fan Fest including live concerts on each of the Playoff days. Gates open for the Fan Fest at 3:30 pm with the concerts beginning at 5:30 pm
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
