Iran Kabaddi team runner-up in Asia

Tehran, March 5, IRNA – Iranian Kabaddi squad from Tabriz City ranked 2nd at 40th Asian Kabaddi Championship which is underway in Lahore, Pakistan. After being defeated by the Pakistani rival, Iran stood on the second place. The event was held with the attendance of 10 teams. Two teams from Pakistan ranked first and third. The circle style Asia Kabaddi Cup, is a regional kabaddi competition administrated by the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation contested by national teams within the continent of Asia. The competition has been contested in 2011, 2012 Asia Kabaddi Cup and 2016 Asia Kabaddi Cup. The current format of the competition involves a round robin. 1378/IRNA