Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday announced that the sixth World Cup Kabaddi (WCK)-2016 will be organised from November 3 to 17 at 14 stadiums across the State with the opening ceremony to be held at Roopnagar and closing ceremony at Jalalabad (Fazilka).
Sukhbir, who also holds sports portfolio, presided over a meeting of organising committee of World Cup Kabaddi, along with the representatives of Punjab Kabaddi Association and senior State officials on Tuesday.
Giving his nod to the schedule of fortnight-long sporting extravaganza, Sukhbir said the matches would be played at 14 different stadiums in 14 districts.
“During this mega event, teams from 14 nations in men’s and women’s section would compete for the title. The winner in men’s category would get richer by Rs2 crore, followed by Rs1 crore to runner up. In women’s category, the winning team would get Rs1 crore and runner up Rs51 lakh. Total prize money of around Rs7crore would be up for grabs in this mega event,” he said. Continued on Page 4
Sukhbir instructed the officers to ensure elaborate security arrangements, transportation, traffic and accommodation for the participating teams.
To ensure that the event remain free from the taint of dope, Rs 40 lakh has been sanctioned for dope tests. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has also been requested to conduct random tests during the tournament.
Besides, an anti-dope committee has also been formed to ensure that the players should refrain from drugs. Exuding confidence, Sukhbir said successful organisation of five editions of World Cup Kabbadi had encouraged the organisation of World Kabbadi leagues at national and international level which increased its fan base cutting across the boundaries.