The 23rd International Kabaddi Gold cup started on Thursday at village Daffer, Hoshiarpur. It will continue for 4 days. Daljit Singh lakha, DIG, Faqir Singh Sahota, Chairman, Hem Raj, President of the Welfare Club were present. Kamaljit Singh Chatha, Mohnat Mohan Dass, Dr. Sawinder Singh lakha ,Sarpanch Sewa Singh lakha and other prominent persons also were present in the opening ceremony. Kabaddi teams and clubs are taking part in this Gold Cup.Prize distribution will take place on December 27. Union Minister Vijay Sampla will give away the prizes to the winners and runners up.