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Patna,(BiharTimes): Chief minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the maiden Women’s World Cup Kabaddi at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna on Thursday. India defeated South Korea 34-18 in the inaugural match. |
Over 20,000 spectators took part in this colourful function. Sixteen teams are participating in the four-day event. Fifteen matches were played on the second day on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion chief minister Nitish Kumar said it was a proud moment for Bihar to host such a mega event in its Centenary Year.
He said in the past one-and-a-half months Bihar has hosted two mega events as part of its Centenary Year Celebrations. First, the 60th National Police Games and second the Women’s World Cup Kabaddi tournament.
Art, culture and sports minister Sukhda Pandey, HRD minister P K Shahi, his ministerial colleagues Shyam Rajak and Damodar Raut were present at the inaugural function of the World Cup.
The flag of International Kabaddi Federation was hoisted. After that 10 Indian Air Force (IAF) paratroopers, including four women, landed on the pitch.
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