Iran downs Punjab in National Kabaddi Opener
Iran defeated Punjab 41-40 in a thrilling opening encounter of 40th National Kabaddi Championship at cycling velodrome, Nishtar Park Sports Complex.
The five day National Kabaddi Championship being held in collaboration with Punjab Sports Board (SBP) at cycling velodrome, Nishtar Park Sports Complex. Punjab Board has made all arrangements for holding of National Kabaddi Championship. As thirteen teams including Iran, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, POF Wah Cantt, Army, Railway, Wapda, Police, Sui Gas and Air Force are participating in the mega event.
Iran and Punjab kabaddi teams played the opening match of National Kabaddi championship where Iran showed great kabaddi skills and defeated Punjab by margin of just 1 point with a score of 41-40 in a thrilling competition.
Pakistan Kabaddi Federation has announced that the top performers of the championship will be picked for national kabaddi team which will feature in future international competitions.
Punjab Minister for sports, Jahangir Khanzada graced the ceremony as chief guest while Vice-President Iranian Kabaddi Federation Majid Bahrami, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Vice-President Ramzan Ghumman and Secretary Rana Sarwar were also present on this occasion.
