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‘The Great Khali,’ now team ambassador for Sher-e-Ludhiana in the Pro Panja League, believes India’s journey to hosting the 2036 Olympics starts at the grassroots level.
Khali is an avid enjoyer of Pro Panja League. (WWE)
Former WWE wrestler and team ambassador for the Pro Panja League side Sher-e-Ludhiana, ‘The Great Khali,’ believes India’s journey to hosting the 2036 Olympics begins at the grassroots level. He asserts that increasing the number of tournaments across various sports will foster a winning mentality within teams.
In an interview with IANS, Khali discussed India’s potential to host the 2036 Olympics and expressed confidence that his PPL team will triumph in the second season of the tournament.
When asked how India can make a significant impact at the quadrennial event, Khali responded, “More competitions, more tournaments at the grassroots. The hard work and practice need to begin at a young age. The high pool of talent we have will grow and prosper with more competition, increase their confidence, and make them stronger mentally. This will help India win more medals and create a winning mentality,” Khali told IANS.
Six teams, including Mumbai Muscle, Jaipur Veers, Kiraak Hyderabad, Sher-e-Ludhiana, Rohtak Rowdies, and MP Hathodas, will compete for the prestigious title as the league expands in scale, strength, and inclusivity.
On the opening day’s main-card events, Mumbai Muscle defeated MP Hathodas, while Kiraak Hyderabad narrowly won against the Ludhiana-based franchise.
Despite the opening day loss, Khali remains confident in his team’s ability to claim victory in the second edition.
“This is just the start, but I hope that my team wins. We will never lose hope; this is just the beginning. Keep on watching. You can see how strong they are just by looking at their biceps; everyone is carrying an arsenal of 20-inch-plus biceps. I believe Sher-e-Ludhiana will win,” he added.
With IANS Inputs
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