Iran defeated Punjab by 41-40 after a thrilling competition

Lahore : Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada has said that Punjab govt under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, is doing hectic efforts for the promotion of traditional games in the province; he expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of 40th National Kabaddi Championship at cycling velodrome, Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Wednesday.

Addressing the opening ceremony Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada said “Kabaddi is our traditional game and it’s quite popular across the country especially in rural areas. We welcomed Iran’s national kabaddi team in our National Kabaddi Championship. Their participation literally enhanced the value of our National Kabaddi Championship,” he added.

The 5-day National Kabaddi Championship is being staged with the collaboration of Sports Board Punjab (SBP).

It’s pertinent to mention here that the top performers of the championship will be picked for national kabaddi team which will feature in future international competitions.

Iran and Punjab kabaddi teams played the opening match of championship. Iran showed great kabaddi skills and defeated Punjab by a narrow margin of 41-40 after a thrilling competition.

Vice-President Iranian Kabaddi Federation Majid Bahrami, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Vice-President Ramzan Ghumman, Secretary Rana Sarwar and a large number of kabaddi enthusiasts were also present on this occasion.

Earlier, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Vice-President Ramzan Ghumman, Secretary Rana Sarwar and officials received the honourable Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada warmly. He was also introduced with the guest teams.

As many as 13 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.