FAISALABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Feb, 2025) The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) in collaboration with Divisional Kabaddi Association (DKA) would organize the “Kashmir Kabaddi Cup” tournament at Sports Ground FDA City Sargodha Road here on February 5, to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day.
An FDA spokesman said here on Saturday that four Kabaddi teams comprising players of national and international level would participate in the tournament. In this connection, draws were also arranged for the participating teams and according to results, the first match would be played between Sanjha Punjab Kabaddi Club and House of Tyre Sher Punjab whereas Nankana Sahib Kabaddi Club and Azad Kabaddi Club 409 UK would fight against each other in the second match.
Director General (DG) FDA Muhammad Asif Chuadhary witnessed the draws as the chief guest and said that position holder teams would be awarded cash prizes. He said that kabaddi was a popular traditional sport in the region and attracted significant interest from the spectators.
He said that the Kabaddi tournament on Kashmir Solidarity Day would help highlight the Kashmir issue through the cultural sport.
He hoped that the Kashmir Kabaddi Cup would captivate the audiences and attract large crowds. All necessary arrangements are being finalized to ensure a successful event, he said and directed the management of the sports complex to make a comprehensive planning for smooth organization of the tournament in addition to paying special focus on facilitating the spectators.
On the occasion, Secretary General DKA Tayyab Gilani introduced the players, captains, coaches, and management committee members and briefed the Kabaddi teams about the rules and regulations set for the tournament.
He announced that the first match of the Kashmir Kabaddi Cup would commence at 12:30 p.m. while the final match was scheduled for 4 p.m. During match intervals, an exhibition match will be held between Kashmir Kabaddi Club and Randhawa Kabaddi Club, he added.
Additional Director General FDA Yasir Ejaz Chattha, captains, coaches, referees, and management committee members were also present on the occasion.
