AHMEDABAD: The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup kicks off this week in India, with a row over a decision to bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport's showcase event.
Formidable Iran clash with newcomers the United States in Friday's opening round of the competition that also includes top sides from Australia, South Korea, England, Poland, Kenya and Argentina.
With the World Cup last staged nine years ago, teams are relishing the chance to compete in the two-week event being held…
Kabaddi World Cup scheduled to be held in India from 14th of next month has been cancelled in the wake of protests which erupted after desecration of Sikh religious scriptures.
Pakistan men's Kabaddi team will face up with archrival India in the summit clash of Kabaddi World Cup 2014 on December 20 at Sports Stadium, Village Badal, Sri Mukatsar Sahib in Bhatinda, India.
LUDHIANA : India has defeated Pakistan after a thriller by 48-39 in the final of men’s Kabaddi world cup at the Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana on Saturday, ARY news reported.
India has clinched the title for the fourth time, previously the Indian men registered victories by defeating Pakistan twice and Canada in last three world cups held at the same venue in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
Chief Ministers of Punjab of both countries were present on the venue to support the teams.
Pakistan’s Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif…