2016 Kabaddi World Cup (Circle style)
2016 Kabaddi World Cup (Men)| Tournament information |
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| Dates |
4 November–17 November |
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| Administrator(s) |
Government of Punjab |
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| Format |
Circle style |
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| Tournament format(s) |
Round-robin and Knockout |
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| Host(s) |
India |
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| Venue(s) |
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| Participants |
12 |
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| Final positions |
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| Champions |
India |
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| Tournament statistics |
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| Best Raider |
Sandeep Surakhpuria/Sultan Singh (India) |
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| Best Stopper |
Khushdeep Dirba (India) |
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2017 (next) → |
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The 2016 World Kabaddi Cup is the sixth edition of the circle style World Kabaddi Cup, held from 4 November to 17 November 2016 with the Opening Ceremony on 3 November 2016 at the Nehru stadium Roopnagar. The tournament takes place in Punjab, India.
Organization
The tournament is organized by the Government of Punjab, India.[1]
Participating nations
The 13 day event had 12 participating nations in the men's tournament, with 8 participating nations in the women's tournament.
Men's tournament
Venues
The games played at the following venues.
- Government College Stadium, Gurdaspur
- Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
- Sports Stadium, Attari, Amritsar
- Kabaddi Stadium, Moonak, Sangrur
- Kabaddi Ground, Begowal, Kapurthala
- Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
- Sports Stadium, Adampur, Jalandhar
- Baba Kala Mehar Stadium, Barnala
- Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
- Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
- Yadwindra Stadium, Mehraj, Bathinda
- Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
- Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Jalalabad, Fazilka
Opening ceremony
On 3 November, the opening ceremony was held in the Evening at Nehru Stadium in Roopnagar. Gippy Grewal, Sharry Mann, Jaspinder Narula, Bharti Singh, Arjan Bajwa and Noora Sisters appeared at this mega event.
Closing ceremony
On 17 November, the closing ceremony will be held before the final match at Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Jalalabad, Fazilka.[2]
Controversy
In the first semi final on 15 Nov, several controversial decisions given in favor of England triggered some protest during the match by Iranian players. Eventually it was decided that match would go into extra time, in which England narrowly escaped with a 41-39 win. Iranian players were seen unhappy with the conclusion.
Schedule
Note: All matches' timings are according to Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30)
Group stage
Pool A
- Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Pool B
- Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
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Third place
Final match
Women's tournament
Schedule
Note: All matches' timings are according to Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30).
Group stage
Pool A
- Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Pool B
- Qualified for semifinals
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
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Third place
Final match
Broadcasting
- Television
References
- ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/india-to-host-sixth-kabaddi-world-cup-in-november-2909612/
- ↑ http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/punjab-sports/item/108307-indian-men-women-win-6th-world-cup-kabaddi-2016-defeat-england-usa
- ↑ http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/punjab-sports/item/108030-indian-men-eves-top-pool-by-winning-all-their-matches-of-world-cup-kabaddi-2016
- ↑ http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/11/07/492542/Iran-kabaddi-team-Kabaddi-win-Australia-World-Cup-Punjab-India
- ↑ http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/punjab-sports/item/108135-indian-eves-england-men-reach-final-of-world-cup-kabaddi-2016
- ↑ http://epaper.ajitjalandhar.com/edition/20161115/8/3/12.cms
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Indian-men-women-teams-enter-finals-of-Sixth-Kabaddi-World-Cup/articleshow/55462017.cms
- ↑ http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/punjab-sports/item/108191-world-cup-kabaddi-indian-men-team-enters-finals-for-6th-time-usa-women-for-first-time
- ↑ http://epaper.ajitjalandhar.com/edition/20161116/8/3/14.cms
- ↑ http://epaper.ajitjalandhar.com/edition/20161115/8/3/12.cms
- ↑ http://www.yespunjab.com/punjab/punjab-sports/item/108191-world-cup-kabaddi-indian-men-team-enters-finals-for-6th-time-usa-women-for-first-time
- ↑ http://epaper.ajitjalandhar.com/edition/20161116/8/3/14.cms
External links
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- Iran
- Italy
- Japan
- Kenya
- South Korea
- Malaysia
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- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
- Turkmenistan
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