MUMBAI: Public listed Indian company Toyam Industries is planning to launch a martial arts based Kumite 1 League in the country.
The league will be launched with an exhibition match between India and Pakistan and will be followed by fighters from across the globe in the competition next year, says the company.
The Kumite 1 League has been envisaged as an integrated sports platform with the stated aim being to redefine martial arts as a youth centric brand 'by giving a global platform to the underground talent of India'.
The origin of martial arts has been globally attributed to India with ‘Kalaripayattu’ and Toyam Industries is geared to take this sport to a global platform, says an official statement.
“Sport leagues have offered immense exposure to not just local players but also to some international sporting legends. Realizing the impact of Sports on the entire economy, industry and entertainment, we have decided to venture into the business of Sports and Entertainment. We have put together a great board of Executive Officers and Advisors to launch this venture on a grand scale which would redefine the concept of a Sports League across the globe”, said Toyam Industries chairman Mohammedali Budhwani.
“We feel it’s the right time for businesses to collaborate with properties like Kumite 1 League in the nascent stages. The initial response from the market is highly positive. We have been in talks with some of the biggest corporate houses for tie-ups in different verticals for ancillary businesses operated by Toyam Industries Limited. Apart from that, we are planning to acquire a popular sports league in the country and we will soon make this announcement to public”, he added.
The company has recently launched a sports themed cafe in Mumbai, and plans to launch three more KIL cafes in other metros.
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