Though Kabaddi is the most popular sport in India with seven Asian Games gold medals, most players find it to be financially unsustainable. According to a Sportstar analysis (March 2025), 60% of non-Pro Kabaddi League athletes make less than Rs 50,000 yearly, which drives them into menial professions like vegetable sales. Government backing is insufficient; the kabaddi budget for 2025 is cut to Rs 80 crore. Unlike cricket, participants lack pensions or insurance; a suggested Rs 5,000 stipend was turned down. Systemic negligence jeopardizes the future of the sport as junior registrations drop by thirty% since 2023 calls for quick changes to guarantee financial security for kabaddi players.