Punjab Government would soon take up the matter to include Kabbadi in the Olympic Games with the Centre, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said on Thursday.
Interacting with the media persons on the sidelines of Fourth World Kabbadi tournament’s matches being played, Badal said, “We would soon take up this issue with the PM Manmohan Singh and the Union Sports Minister to include Kabbadi in Olympic Games at the earliest.”
He mentioned that the overwhelming response to Kabbadi from across the globe and thus successfully organizing World Kabbadi tournaments by the State Government had created a sporting atmosphere with enrolling, love and applause from the people worldwide, which would be instrumental for its inclusion in the Olympic Games.