Dear reader, online ads enable us to deliver the journalism you value. Please support us by taking a moment to
Indian Punjab's CM orders investigation into controversial Indo-Pak final
Indian Punjab's Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the controversial final match of the Kabaddi World Cup 2014 played between India and Pakistan.
The final, played between the arch rivals on Saturday, was mired in controversy when Pakistan captain Ahmed Shafiq alleged that the umpires had favoured India during the match.
Shafiq alleged that the umpires and organising committee misbehaved with the Pakistani players and threatened them.
“If India does not stop this injustice then Pakistan will no longer participate in the event in future,” he added.
Based on the protest by Pakistani players, DawnNews reported that Parkash Singh Badal took notice of the incident and formed a committee to prepare an inquiry report on the match's outcome.
After the formation of the committee, the departure of the Pakistani team from India has been also delayed.
Earlier during the match, Pakistan started brightly, taking a lead of 26-21 at the end of the first half. They maintained their lead until the third quarter, leading 31-27.
At the start of the fourth quarter, India tried to lessen Pakistan’s lead and as soon they gained a three-point lead the final hooter rang which Shafiq claims was before the stipulated time.
Shafiq said the umpire had shortened the game to let India win the title for a fifth time in succession at the Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium.
“[Umpires] didn’t event allow us to have water and the third umpire also threatened us, asking us to get on quickly with the game,” Shafiq, who scored 15 points for Pakistan, told reporters.
“They ended the game prematurely,” he added, referring to the fact that the umpire ended the game as soon as India took the lead.
“We condemn the partiality of Indian sports authorities, who let their team enjoy other luxuries and even being allowed to rub greasy balms all over their bodies to make it harder for us to grapple them.”
Comments (69) Closed
Let's hope justice prevails.
Good move by Indian CM. BTW , do any other countries play kabaddi apart from Indo-Pak?
An appropriate decision by the CM Punjab(India). The committee should ensure a through and fair probe into the allegations and committee findings should be made public. I watched entire match and cheating in Q4 was obvious.
Good gesture that the Punjab government has initiated the investigation for the games' benefit.
We are not going to get justice anyway..because of our leaders' they by themselves can not reach the present turmoil in the country. The outside world take advantage of banning our players and other sanctions consider. Because they know we can not do anything
Why our teams are dying to play in India?
@Zeeshan Because it is fun
@Zeeshan because no one wants to come to Pakistan to play any sports.
Good move by Punjab CM. Let the truth prevail.
@Imran do any other countries play kabaddi apart from Indo-Pak?
Yes the US, similarly we play their super-ball. Didn't you hear Iran winning in Asian games? Check Asian games website.
@Zeeshan because it pays well, 2 million to winner and 10 million to loser ;)
@Zeeshan moolah .baby
@PB And money
kabbadi world cup, with only 2 serious contenders playing the sport!
It is a sport who ever play better that day wins no matter what.. It does not matter if it is Pakistan or India. It is best in the interest of the game that correct .
@Imran- I saw it in Asian games in the last few years. Japan, Nepal, Malaysia,Bangladesh, Canada, UK and Newzealand play this game as well in addition to Pakistan and India.
The winner gets 20 Million (INR) whereas the runner gets 10Million (INR). It can help the player financially. Also, it has a commercial aspect as well (as a business).
Game should be fair and square period
@Zeeshan This is a unique traditional sport, played in India, Pakistan, and a few other countries
They re known to burn pitches in the face of loss so that's nothing new.
So the only common thing between our CM Punjab and their CM Punjab is that both are good at making committees and commissions. Hopefully, the Indian CM of Punjab is different when it comes to taking action.
they won prize money of 1crore and Preet tractor for captain of pak team
@Zeeshan they won 1crore prize money and Preet tractor for captain of Pak team
Pakistan sportsmen can never win or loose gracefully. A week back, it was the hockey team which won without grace and now its kabbadi team which lost without grace.
@JSaeed That was a poor response. The CM has ordered an investigation. Let us wait for the result.
@Imran Iran plays Kabaddi.
i saw highlights of the match.... found nothing fishy... in the last moment india played well than pakistan.
Sports is about sportsmanship and not necessarily winning. Learn to accept the defeat gracefully. No whining when you lose and no offensive antics when you win.
I wonder what would have been Pakistan's response had the situation was vice versa. .
If there is any favour from our side that's bad...Hope the truth comes out...Sports is no war its for entertainment..Only the best team should win..
Hooray. Same old Indians.
Pakistan we have to stop playing the victim in everything
"We condemn the Indian umpires' impartiality " - shouldn't it be "partiality? "
IndiaWithPakistan
But let's leave fair play out of the above equation. Like Sports.
@Imran : Canada introduced it a few years ago; but locally mostly.
It's highly deplorable, if Pakistani allegation is true. I hope truth comes out. Would like to see Pakistani team go back satisfied.
Why not have neutral umpires.........?
India always with Pakistan
This is a continuation of Hockey final fiasco !
Me think, that the entire kabaddy teams from both sides were shirtless, for whole of the competition. Then what is the fuss abot the hockey team, taking off their shirts, just to show off their happiness ?
Win or loss are part of game.To inquire the matter is to be highly appreciated if justice is maintained to probe injustice.
I was watching the game and was sure of Pakistan Victory But Injustice and cheating!
@Imran Canada, Denmark and wherever culture of Punjab represents. It's good though
@Azmeen I highly doubt committee will be fair and come to judicious conclusion. It's just a face saving ploy.
@Zeeshan yeah, I had the same question. Take INDIA out of the equation and I bet our team will get better at sports. Particularly Hockey. Kabaddi is an exception because it is mainly played in only India and Pakistan.
i dont like kabddi but aisa hua to justice hona chaiye fair play or no play simple
@Zeeshan money and security dear....
Very gracious gesture from CM.
where is Indian media now? did they pick up and showed unfair play of the game to the Indian public as they showed the celeberation of Pakistani players after they won against India in Hockey recently.
Relax. Its just Kabbadi. I am told its a sport. LOL!!
@krishna prasad correct, however in all of those teams u will find indian origin athelets.
Just withdraw from all events happening in India, it's worthless anyway to won there.
India as the world knows can only win at their home ground in any sport with such cheap tactics. They are known to copy and to win by cheating. That's the two main qualities of India. The world knows.
Very sad to learn if it really happen. Sports should be played honestly.
@edwardian ,that is not kabaddi,that is eastern wrestling,I checked it out, and what you say about super ball,you think thats kabaddi?
Fair or unfair but pak player's way of expession of injustice was unfair... They behaved like children in post match sessions. Anyway committee will take fair things....
@Zeeshan coz of 2 crore indian rupees n other prizes n all the luxeries provided to players. Money
What about defeat in Asian games with neutral refrees learn to accept defeat
@Imran Iran, newzealand, Zapan, kazakhistan
About time an independent body for Kabaddi is made, with its headquarters in a third country. But then by looking at what happened to the ICC, there isn't much hope there either.
@NaveeD Justice and India are two opposite poles.
@Zeeshan Because the money and interest that is being generated.....No international events are held in Pakistan..Pakistan sports also need money to sustain and if they dont play then they will suffer financially
Shame on this Hindu mentality. Well done Captain.
Two umpires out of the three were Muslim and our Captain still complains of unfair umpiring.
@Sunil USA win with honesty not by cheating
The captain of Pakistan team registered his/team members protest effectively and timely.
@Zeeshan Prize money for Winner team is 2 Crore so now you can imagine if you know the bitter situation of other games financially
@Zeeshan All Pakistani sports teams are obsessed with India and always looking to spew venom rather than play sportingly. I have never seen someone with so much hatred and they get so much happiness when they beat India .. even though its ok to lose to anyone then. Despicable Pakistan as always.
If our teams keep behaving like the last two teams did, I doubt if we will get to play at all with anyone.
@Zeeshan If India and Pakistan do not play kabadi this traditional game of the Subcontinent will fade away. All we need is to play with sportsmen spirit.