But until this I had to pay and ride since the Group D category predominantly works this way. From mid-1998 to January 1999, I was with the racing team, Centigo. I've been on the scene for about two years now and race whenever I get an opportunity. Our Government has acknowledged kabadi as a sport but not racing. No one even knows much about racing.
Sponsorship is also hard to come by.
Previously, when the races were held at the Sholavaram tracks, people used to flock in thousands to watch. But now, at Sriperumbudur, you'd be lucky to have about 200 people as an audience. Besides, Sriperumbudur is pretty far from Chennai and not easily accessible. That's also a major hindrance. They lack the spirit to make it to the top.