Hotstar to stream 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in virtual reality

Leading video streaming platform Hotstar said it will stream the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup in stereoscopic 3D Virtual Reality (VR), which will offer a panoramic view of the game.

The Kabaddi World Cup games will be shot in stereoscopic 3D using two camera pods (in addition to the multi-camera set up of the traditional production) including 12 cameras per pod, which allows for immersive production and stereoscopic capture, Hotstar said in a statement.

The live VR stream for the Kabaddi World Cup will be available to fans in two formats -- a personalised, 2D user-controlled experience for viewers without headsets, and in full stereoscopic, TrueVRTM for Google Cardboard and Gear VR headsets.

"It is the first time VR content from a live event of this magnitude will be available on multiple headsets and mobile operating systems," it said.

Users of Samsung Gear VR will have access to the Hotstar app on the Oculus store.

"Fans in India look to Hotstar to set the benchmark for video streaming and we are excited to bring a dramatic new live experience to sports fans," Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan said.

Teams from across the globe will participate in the event commencing tomorrow.