Pakistan has won the Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Cup in Lahore with a high score of 53-26 against Iran.
Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation President, praised the triumphant team and handed over the awards to the players.
While speaking to the media, Shafay Hussain expressed that the tournament would have been even more thrilling if India had participated in the final against Pakistan.
The statement made a reference to the decades-old kabaddi rivalry between Pakistan and India.
It’s interesting to see Pakistani kabaddi’s eye-catching performances over the years in such competitions.
Kabaddi is part of Pakistan’s culture, and the national team has achieved multiple medals wins in both the Asian Games and World Cups.
In fact, Pakistan plants quickly participating in kabaddi tournaments, even Guru Nanak Friendship Cup, three nations international kabaddi tournament with participation of Pakistan and Iran.
The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation has worked towards the promotion of the sport and to strengthen relations with neighboring countries through kabaddi.
Chaudhry Shafay Hussain has invited India to attend the Guru Nanak Friendship Cup as sports can play an important role in bringing goodwill between countries.