Big wins for India, Germany, Australia at Kabaddi World Cup

Published February 12, 2020
PLAYERS of Azerbaijan compete against an Australian opponent during their Kabaddi World Cup match at the Punjab Stadium on Tuesday.
—M.Arif/White Star
PLAYERS of Azerbaijan compete against an Australian opponent during their Kabaddi World Cup match at the Punjab Stadium on Tuesday. —M.Arif/White Star

LAHORE: Three more matches were decided in the Kabaddi World Cup (indigenous style) here at the Punjab Stadium on Tuesday.

Defending champions India outclassed Sierra Leone 45-18 after leading 22-8 at the half time.

In another match, Germany also recorded a comfortable 49-28 defeat against England.

Meanwhile, Australia outplayed Azerbaijan 53-24.

The event now shifts to Faisalabad where matches will be played on Wednesday and Thursday. From Faisal­abad the event will move to Gujrat where matches will be staged on Friday.

The competition then returns to Lahore for the semi-finals and final on Feb 15 and 16.

Published in Dawn, February 12th, 2020

Opinion

Editorial

Token austerity
Updated 11 Mar, 2026

Token austerity

The ‘austerity’ measures are a ritualistic response to public anger rather than a sincere attempt to reform state spending.
Lebanon on fire
11 Mar, 2026

Lebanon on fire

WHILE the entire Gulf region has become an active warzone, repercussions of this conflict have spread to the...
Canine crisis
11 Mar, 2026

Canine crisis

KARACHI’S stray dog crisis requires urgent attention. Feral canines can cause serious and lasting physical and...
Iran’s new leader
Updated 10 Mar, 2026

Iran’s new leader

The position is the most powerful in Iran, bringing together clerical authority and political and ideological leadership.
National priorities
10 Mar, 2026

National priorities

EVEN as the country faces heightened risks of attacks from actual terrorists, an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi...
Silenced march
10 Mar, 2026

Silenced march

ON the eve of International Women’s Day, Islamabad Police detained dozens of Aurat March activists who had ...