Sukhbir's Initiative To Get Kabaddi Included In Cw And Olympic Games

Mr.  Sukbir Singh Badal initiative of the Punjab Government to organize World Kabbadi Cup had provided international exposure to this mother game of Punjab. He said after successful organization of World Kabbadi Leagues at national and international level this game was not confined to geographical boundaries of India any longer. In fact kabbadi leagues are attracting more spectators than other sports leagues organized in the country

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the State Government was working in league with other kabbadi playing nations to devise modalities to get this discipline included in the Commonwealth and Olympics Games.

The Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who also holds sports portfolio, said that he was in dialogue with kabbadi associations of various nations to explore the strategies for its promotion at international arena and Punjab government would seek support from the Union Sports Ministry for this purpose.

He informed that opening ceremony would be held at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium Jalandhar on December 6 and the concluding event with men’s final would be held at Badal village stadium in Sri Muktsar Sahib on December 20. Women’s final including contests for third and fourth positions in both sections would be played at sports stadium Barnala on December 19. The semifinals of both men and women would be hosted at Kabaddi Stadium, Dirba in Sangrur district. 

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