🔴 LIVE NOW: Join us on our conversation featuring Parvin Dabas - an underwater photographer turned entrepreneur, as we dive into the exhilarating world of Pro Panja League! Gain exclusive insights into the competitive arm wrestling scene in India, including behind-the-scenes stories, the advancing livelihoods of athletes from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities, and the fusion of sports and entertainment. Hear from Parvin Dabas himself - a key figure in Indian sports and entertainment - as we explore the rise of arm wrestling in India and its cultural significance, highlighting funding challenges and growth opportunities in the sporting arena.👉 Why You Should Watch: The Pro Panja League is not just transforming arm wrestling in India but also changing lives. Learn about the league's journey, the challenges it overcame, and its role in promoting sports as a career option, especially for those from smaller cities. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion that goes beyond the ring to uncover the human stories and cultural impact behind India's fastest-growing sporting phenomenon. Discover how the league's innovative approach to blending athleticism and entertainment is captivating audiences nationwide, especially after partnering with actor & entrepreneur Suniel Shetty, making it a must-watch for sports enthusiasts and cultural observers alike.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Background
01:55 - Journey so far?
03:33 - Difficulty of this journey
07:46 - How did Pro Panja League happen?
11:00 - How is this structured
15:12 - How hard was putting PPL together?
16:52 - How is the arm wrestling sport in India?
18:40 - Are the participants of PPL pro athletes?
21:20 - Explaining the points & ranking system
24:05 - How PPL system was made?
24:50 - New innovation in PPL
26:00 - Bringing new audience
30:17 - Have the new viewers connected the most with you
31:17 - How has Pro Panja changed lives?
36:40 - How does success feel so far?
40:56 - How did the background in photography help
46:48 - Difference between camera movement of this sport and other sports
49:30 - Where do most players come into this sport and why
51:42 - Do other states not have enough facilities
53:05 - Training athletes undergo
54:10 - Have injuries happened?
54:52 - How can pro athletes join this sport
57:05 - How can people join this league
59:30 - Vision in the long term
01:02:10 - Are you superstitious?
01:04:04 - Where do Indian athletes stand as compared to international athletes
01:08:07 - Where did this sport originate?
01:08:55 - Is this league commercially viable?
01:11:00 - When will this sport become financially viable for players?
01:13:08 - How much development is needed at the grassroot level
01:15:12 - What do the partners bring to the table individually
01:16:38 - How is it working with your wife/partner in this
01:18:50 - Final words

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