Thursday, July 12, 2012
Punjab to Host 3rd World Kabaddi Cup From 1 to 15 December, 2012
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Punjab would host 3rd World Kabaddi Cup from December 1 to 15. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and attended by Information and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia, Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka, Industries and Commerce Minister Anil Joshi and MLA and former Indian Hockey Captain Padam Shree Pargat Singh. Mr Badal said Punjab Government was committed to promoting Kabaddi at the International level for making a strong plea for its inclusion in Olympic Games. He said this 15 day-Kabaddi extravaganza would be a memorable treat for Kabaddi lovers as the league matches would be held at different places throughout the state. In men's category, 12 teams would be divided in two pools and each continent would have representation in this championship as Kenya's Kabaddi team would represent African continent for the first time. He said that this championship would be on league cum knock-out basis and first two teams from each pool would play in the semifinals. The decision on participating teams for women category would be taken later. The Deputy Chief Minister categorically said the state government was committed to ensuring a dope free tournament and for this purpose dope test would be mandatory for each player. Any player found guilty in dope test would be banned and every participating team has been asked to conduct the test of each of its player before the start of tournament.
Mr Badal pointed out that it was SAD-BJP Government, which included Kabaddi, the mother game of Punjabis, in the list of recognised games and hosted first ever World Kabaddi Cup with first prize of Rs one crore in 2010. Similarly, 2nd World Kabaddi Cup was organised in 2011 with record first prize of Rs two crore. He said it was a matter of pride that non-Punjabi players have also shown great interest in this traditional Punjabi game and expressed confidence that in 3rd World Kabaddi Cup each participating team would comprised its native players. UNI XC SB CS1715 NNNN
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