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Prior to the intense competition in which Iran will defend its championship, the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) intends to deploy its men’s national team to China two weeks before the Asian Games.

“Yes we plan to send the squad two weeks before the Asian Games. We will utilise every kind of resources and links to make it possible as our boys will need to acclimatise with the conditions which is very necessary,” Mohammad Sarwar, the PKF Secretary General, told The News.

“Food will be an issue there and it will create some problem but we also plan to cope with it and will plan whether we also can carry with us some food from here,” Sarwar added. “I will discuss this with the coaches and players before taking any final decision.”

For the Asian Games kabaddi event, a specific location has been built where wushu competitions will also be held. “So far 22 nations have confirmed their entries. There is still time as deadline is not yet expired and more entries may come until July,” Sarwar said.

Sarwar intends to put together a strong Pakistani team for the quadrennial competition, after the country placed third in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. “Every effort would be made to prepare a strong side. We will be looking to hold camp immediately after the 34th National Games,” said former Pakistan captain Sarwar.

“As the weather is also getting hot and and if there is an issue then other venues can be opted. We also plan to provide a few days training to our boys at a high altitude as it will help build their stamina,” he concluded.

Ladsauli’s Deepika Mor gets silver in All India Inter University Circle

Ladsauli village’s Deepika Mor, a daughter, has earned recognition for the community and district by winning the silver medal in the All India Inter University Circle Kabaddi competition. 

Deepika is a member of her village’s Guru Hanuman Kushti Kabaddi Academy. Naveen Mor, a wrestler who received the Bharat Kesari and Bhim Awards, complimented Deepika Mor and wished her well in the future.