PKL Level Up: PR Sreejesh leads player development workshop for Pro Kabaddi stars

Mashal Sports’ latest initiative ‘PKL Level Up’ equips Kabaddi players with off-mat skills for long-term success.

Mashal Sports, the organisation behind the Pro Kabaddi League, successfully organised the ‘PKL Level Up’ Player Development Workshop, aimed at elevating Kabaddi players beyond their on-field performance. This innovative initiative represented a significant milestone in professional Kabaddi, bringing together industry experts to provide players with key life skills, personal branding, and professional growth opportunities.

The workshop was a testament to the League’s commitment to encouraging their athletes and ensuring they achieve excellence professionally and personally.

The event featured an exceptional lineup of speakers including Olympic Bronze Medallist PR Sreejesh. The program aimed to equip players with insights and tools for holistic development. The workshop included special sessions to help players navigate social media effectively and prepare for media interviews and press conferences.

Sharing his thoughts on becoming better athletes, PR Sreejesh said, “When you win, people remember you, but the real growth comes from matches we don’t win. That’s where we learn what to do differently next time. The ultimate truth in sports is simple: never give up. After every failure comes to regret, but whoever persists more, whoever works harder on improvement, is the one who ultimately succeeds.”

“But life isn’t just about what happens during matches — your activities off the field matter too. How you conduct yourself with family, how you present yourself on social media, and what values you demonstrate in everyday life — all of this builds your identity as an athlete.,” he added during his session.

The Indian hockey legend also stressed the importance of teamwork, saying, “Teamwork is essential — one person’s mistake impacts the entire team, which is why mutual understanding becomes crucial. What happens on the ground stays there; after the match ends, we’re friends again because respect forms the foundation of sportsmanship.”

Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar, who has over 20 years of experience mentoring elite athletes including Olympic medallists, made history as the first woman Sports Psychologist in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. She emphasized the importance of mental fitness for athletes.

“Sports careers are relatively short, so maintaining mental fitness and dealing with high-pressure situations is important. It was valuable to hear the players reflect during our interactive sessions. Athletes have limited time when recovering from injury or poor performance, so staying mentally prepared is essential for their success.”

“Our players are the foundation on which the sport is built. The way they perform on the mat and off it, is important as it sets a benchmark for the aspiring Kabaddi players who see a future for themselves in this sport,” said Mr. Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner of the Pro Kabaddi League. “As the seasons go by, such initiatives are crucial because the development of the way fans see Kabaddi is on the shoulders of our players. And this workshop was a small step in that direction,” he added.

The ‘PKL Level Up’ workshop featured several key players including Pardeep Narwal, Ashu Malik, and Sachin Tanwar, who actively engaged in the sessions focused on leadership, communication skills, personal branding, and career management. This initiative sets a new standard in professional sports advocacy, demonstrating that true success extends far beyond athletic accomplishments.

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