May 7, 2016, 3:44 PM

Iran bags bronze as Asia Kabaddi Cup

Iran bags bronze as Asia Kabaddi Cup

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran national Kabaddi team has finished third at the 2016 Asia Kabaddi Cup held in Pakistan.

Attended by Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the third season of the Asia Kabaddi Cup was held between May 2-7, 2016 in Pakistan Ordnance Factory Sports Complex in Wah.

Host Pakistan managed to claim the title of the event with five successive victories while India stood on the silver podium after conceding a defeat against Pakistani rivals in the final encounter.

Meanwhile, the Iranian Kabaddi outfit faced Afghanistan for 3rd and 4th place and succeeded in winning the bronze medal.

The Third Asian Kabaddi Championship 2016 (Circle Style) took place in a league format, where all six teams played against each other.

 

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