Kabbadi World Cup Final: Pakistan beat India to lift trophy

LAHORE: Pakistan defeated India in the final of the Kabbadi World Cup on Sunday to lift the trophy after the intense contest between the arch-rivals went down the wire with the hosts coming on top in the end with 43-41.

This is the first time that Pakistan has won the Kabbadi World Cup trophy. The winning team received a cash prize of Rs10 million while the finalists, India, were given Rs7.5 million.

Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar, who was the chief guest of the final match, distributed prizes among the players.

Earlier, Iran bagged third position after beating Australia by 54-33 points

President Alvi and other personalities took to Twitter to congratulate Pakistan for the victory.

Congratulations to the Pakistan Kabaddi team for winning the #KabaddiWorldCup2020. We should dedicate this win to 'peace' in the region and the world. You have made us proud.

— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) February 16, 2020

Green flies high ??
Shabash team Pakistan
on a smashing victory in the finals!
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#KabaddiWC2020 pic.twitter.com/kmc7nkCwYi

— Sayed Z Bukhari (@sayedzbukhari) February 16, 2020

Who’s watching the Kabaddi World cup final and what entertainment this is?!!
Crowd is electric and so is the action on field. Fantastic comeback by Pakistan?? #KabaddiWC2020 ??

— Shoaib Malik ?? (@realshoaibmalik) February 16, 2020

Congratulations Pakistan on winning the Kabaddi World Cup after winning a closely fought FINAL against India in Lahore. Loved the Punjabi commentary. #KabaddiWC2020

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 16, 2020