Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday extended open invitation to all Punjab MPs, MlAs and general public to become a part of closing ceremony of World Cup Kabaddi.
After reviewing the arrangements in the sports stadium of Badal village, which is all set to witness grand finalé, the CM said with the presence of all MPs and MlAs of the State, the finale would become more healthy and enthusiastic. “We should all work together for the promotion of this rural sport of Punjab so that it could touch higher scales in the coming time,” Badal said, directing civil, police and senior officers of Sports Department to ensure adequate and hassle-free arrangements to ensure requisite facilitation of all, who would come to enjoy the finalé.
He said that it is for the first time that this year rural belts of Punjab came to limelight as international kabaddi matches were held in villages of the State to infuse new spirit among budding players. The final is between the traditional rivals India and Pakistan. Pakistani singer Arif lohar, Punjabi singers Miss Pooja, Gippy Grewal and Satinder Satti would regale the audience with their performances.
An impressive audio-visual show will also be depicted to showcase the journey of World Cup Kabaddi since first World Cup and portray the rich cultural history of Punjab. Haryana CM Manohar lal Khattar will inaugurate the grand finalé whereas Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal would be guests of honour.