Kabaddi World Cup: Pakistan, India to contest in final

The teams will wrestle it out with more than just the title at stake


Our Correspondent December 18, 2014

KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will once again vie for the Kabaddi World Cup title when they take on each other in the final in India on Saturday.

It’s a repeat of last year’s final when a fiery contest was witnessed between the two sides, with more at stake than just the title.

India had been beaten in the Asia Cup final by hosts Pakistan as the visitors made a technical foul and did not accept their mistake. They decided to leave the field at a time when they were being beaten convincingly by Pakistan.

Few months later, both sides clashed in the World Cup final, this time on Indian soil, and as expected there were some fireworks and Pakistan were thrashed in a one-sided match amidst complaints of unfair play against India.

Tomorrow will be no different as Pakistan are keen to avenge last year’s defeat and pride is at stake for both sides.

Pakistan made light work of Iran in their semi-final, winning with ease by a score of 56-28, a surprise given Iran’s strong team, while the Indians thrashed England 54-33.

Meanwhile, in the women’s semi-finals, Pakistan were beaten by India with a score of 47-19.

The hosts will now be up against New Zealand in the final.

 

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COMMENTS (10)

Muhammad Younas kahloon | 9 years ago | Reply

Kabaddi is part of our culture. It is famous in our rural community which is 66-70% of our total population.It should be supported as other nations are encouraging their kabbadi players as india paying almost 100,000 each player monthly.

Muhammad Younas kahloon | 9 years ago | Reply

Kabaddi is part of our culture. It is famous in our rural community which is 66-70% of our total population. So it doesn’t make sense if you say no one watches kabaddi in Pakistan. If there is any kabaddi match villagers are as excited as most people are in Pakistan for a cricket match.My Cousin insists two or three time to download kabaddi matches. 1- it is physically better than other sports 2- player daily do their Physical practice. 3- Matches does not take much time 4- Part of our culture/Tradition 5- Every player involve in game.

as for as indian point of view they are supporting their culture as well their player they give fund to their each player 100,000 monthly.

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