An avid sport enthusiast, Akshay co-owns the Khalsa Warrior franchise, one of the eight participating teams in the tournament.
"I am quite excited about World Kabaddi League. My performance will be dedicated to all the Kabaddi fans who come together to cheer the teams," said Akshay.
"The League is a step to promote the Indian contemporary sport and bring it closer to the fans of the sport spread across the world," he added.
"The dedication being shown by Akshay to promote Wave World Kabaddi League is commendable. His performance at the inauguration will be a true firebrand opening of the league," said World Kabaddi League Commissioner Pargat Singh.
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