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KABBADI WORLD CUP
2011
It was Pearls Kabaddi World Cup 2011 and the second edition of the circle style Kabaddi World Cup played. It was played in various cities of the Indain Punjab from 1 to
Tarn Taran has organized special Yoga camp for the Kabbadi players to help them to enhance stamina. All the activities were made to motivate the players in and enthusiastic way.The beginning of the event got off to an elaborate start on the evening of 1 November at Sports (Contd. on page 3)
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Messages “Sports provide an excellent opportunity for healthy competition and friendly challenge. Often, these exchanges lead to strengthened and positive relationships between individuals and communities. Kabaddi is an example of the positive effects of sport. This shared cultural tradition has seen a revival of late and has received increased interest here in Canada. With a large South Asian community in Canada, I am certain that the Kabaddi World Cup would receive a great deal of intrigue and interest were it to be held here. Also, with Canada’s strong second place showing at the 2011 Kabaddi World Cup in India, I’m sure Canadians of all backgrounds will be interested in learning more about this fascinating sport and supporting our Canadian athletes.” Jason kenney Immigration Minister
20 November 2011 with teams from 14 countries, every kabbadi lover was very conscious for this exciting match, the most thematic part was also considered that it has been played by Pakistan in india. All the arrangements have been made to present this worldcup for the audience in the most effective way. Yo g a Guru Baba Ramdev during his visit to
Sports are a uniting theme in Canada and I'm proud to join the Kabaddi World Cup celebrations throughout the South Asian communities. I especially congratulate the Canadian team and players for their impressive standing, and to the Indian and Pakistani teams. Our nations have strong ties and links to one another and through sport, I'm sure we'll continue to build a positive relationship. Sports like kabaddi provide an opportunity to introduce younger generations to the art and culture of their parents' and ancestors' and a great way to encourage non-Punjabis to learn and participate. On behalf of all New Democrats, I look forward to the next World Cup and cheering on Team Canada! Nycole Turmel NDP Leader
Messages After seeing kabaddi reaching such a high level being a punjabi journalist i would like to convey my heartiest congratulations to kabaddi lovers.The way our beloved game has increased it's importance we are very happy at the same time so many players have been failed to pass doping test is a big concern as there are so many players in soccor and cricket involved in drugs and other illegal substances our beloved game would not come under same threat.At many other different stages there were mathes organised between india and pakistan but it started continuously under pakistani punjab chief minister ch.pervaiz illahi.I would like to express my deep thanks that God would keep such kabaddi lovers who would promote this beloved game. Jatinder Pannu, Senior Journalist
Messages First of all I want to say congratulations to all those contestants, who participated in International Kabbadi Cup tournament. It was a good step to bring two nations close.Every year government should organize such activities which can make two nation one. Martin Singh, NDP
Messages Sport can play a tremendous role in bringing people together. Athletes can often reach out to each other amid obstacles that may block politicians, and these important contacts and friendships established during friendly sports competitions can serve as vital building blocks to better relationships between nations. Yes, tournaments such as the Kabaddi world cup should be held in Canada. It should be recognized that Kabaddi sports clubs are a pillar in communities across Canada and have been instrumental in helping spread the popularity of Kabaddi and reviving sport in general. As a country that loves its physical sports and honours its tough competitors I know that Kabaddi will have a place on the national sports scene. Mr. Justin Trudeau, MP for Papineau, Critic for Youth, Post Secondary Education and Amateur Sports.
Messages Everyone is talking about the Kabbadi on International level, because of the efforts of Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal and Dept Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, everyone is taking interest in Kabbadi in all over the world. Bikram Singh Majithia President Youth Akali Dal Badal
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KABBADI WORLD CUP 2011 (Contd. from front page) Stadium, Bathinda with performances by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, Sukhwinder Singh and other Punjabi artists, as well as a laser and fireworks show it was the drastically a good start of an kabbadi event which grasp the attention of maximum audiences. The event was full of motivations and excitements which also bring the light of hope for the good relations between india and Pakistan, such kind of activities and event are like the forward steps towards the strength of relations between these two countries, this is hour of need where we have to approach the positive factors just to remove the misunderstandings and improve the relationships politically and morally and this event of kabbadii world cup is the result of good relations between india and Pakistan. These sought of events have the purpose to improve the bilateral ties between the rival countries. The motive to improve the people to people contact has moved a step forward.On this occasion Pakistan's former p r i m e m i n i s t e r Chaudhary Sujaat Hussain, former information and sports minister Chaudhary Nisar Hussain, Pakistan Punjab's former education minister Mian Imran Masood, acting ambassador of Germany Ford Millard, Indian Punjab's chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, deputy
chief minister and state's sports minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab cabinet minister Tikshan Sud along with his several cabinet colleagues, were also present.all these personalities make this event more important and prominent through their presence. It is also the symbol of making the move towards positive relations between and india and Pakistan, the honour and regard in their presence make it visible for everyone to believe on the more actual strength of the two nations in the future.The closing ceremony of the Kabaddi World Cup was held at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana which included the appearances of b o l l y w o o d s ta r s A k s h a y K u m a r, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh and performances by RDB from Ca n a d a , p u n j a b i s i n g e r s Harbhajan Mann and Satinder Satti. so all popular figures has given fabulous performance in a enthusiastic way. We encourage ever single individual who was the part of this event as they prove this event fruitful for the indo pak relations and we also hope for the more positive events in the future because such kind of events and activities paved the way for the nation of two countries for their betterment and a good future together Nouman Azam Reporter (Lahore) Pakistan
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Messages It is always good to have friendly relations and sports is one of great opportunities to defuse the tension and to build a health relation. In this summer I have seen this with my own eyes in Calgary that even though there was very high competition aspirations between Pakistani and Indian Kabaddi teams but at the same time everyone was happy and respectful, cheering for both teams. By playing on the world stage, our Canadian players have shown that there is very good chance to popularize Kabaddi in Canada and as a matter of fact it is already popular in new Canadians. Hosting a world cup is an honour, but I also like to see more and more local players playing this sport. Once again, thank you and I hope the above will assist you in completing you special edition Kabaddi. Devinder Shory, M.P.
Messages I believe that India-Pakistan bilateral relations are important for global peace and security and therefore need to be strengthened. No stone should be left unturned in efforts to strive to strengthen those bilateral relations - may it be diplomacy, cricket or kabaddi or something else. The Kabaddi World Cup is an important event and certainly has lots of benefits. Canadians always take pride in participating in sports - we are all aware of the success of Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Traditional sports, including kabaddi, have their charm and they contribute to enriching the cultural mosaic of Canada. Nina Grewal
Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal are very active to take this sports on skies.Activities l i k e sports,entertainment is helping to promote our culture in India as well as on international level too.We are Thankful for the cooperation of other countries and my warm congratulations to the Indian team and other teams who were part of this event.. Sikander Singh Malooka. President Punjabi Kabbadi Association
Messages Dr. Kumar appreciated this event a n d expressed his views t h a t Kabaddi world cup should held in Pakistan as well. As Pakistan need to use different ways to show our positive role in making peace with our neighbor country. Dr. Kumar
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We should open up the challenges with diplomacy.As this Kabaddi world cup was a step which left its positive effects on our mind and gave us hope to Avoid negative thought and criticisms.Our governments will be working together to shrink this distance emotionally and politically between two nation`s.He congratulated the teams. Ch. Asim Nazeer PML
Messages "I congratulate the Canadian Kabaddi Team for their success at the Kabaddi World Cup. This is an excellent achievement." Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport).
Messages Kabbadi world cup 2011 was a positive step took by Punjab government of India for uniting t h e b o t h countries and represent the culture of both Punjab. I Congratulate Punjab Govt for organizing this successful event. Pakistan and India can resolve their issues on each level with a positive approach.. They tried to work for building good relationshipb u t all efforts were messed u p i n t h eMumbai attack in 2008.I f t h e s e t w o c o u n t r i e scome closer then the money beingSpent in the weapons which only spread hate is not helpful.We need to work together to promote peace and love. Siddiq Al Farooq
Messages People to people contact should always stay. As we Know the culture of Pakistan and punjab is one. These sports event will help to improve the relationship between two nations. There are other issues as well which should reslove and which every other pakistani wants. He appreciated the teams. who participated in this kabaddi world cup 2011. Farooq Amjad Mir EX Lahore Naib Nazim
Messages There are so many different ways to improve the relationship between two countries.,through media, sports and trade expacially people to people contactplays an important role to have a better relationship between IndoPakistan. Sports is a great factor which facilitate the teams to show there sport's menspirit and which also open the way for reuniting and solving issues like Kashmir. Aftab Sherpao
Messages It is very Important to keep Contact alive between two conutries. Moreover disputes should reslove in a peaceful manners. Such activites like sports will b r i n g t w o n a t i o n t o g e t h e r. I applaud the team on their wonderful performance and efforts to make this event happen. Ch. Akhtar Mahmood Chahour Member of Pakistan tehreek-einsaaf
Messages Sports are a uniting theme in Canada and I'm proud to join the Kabaddi World Cup celebrations throughout the South Asian communities. I especially congratulate the Canadian team and players for their impressive standing, and to the Indian and Pakistani teams. Our nations have strong ties and links to one another and through sport, I'm sure we'll continue to build a positive relationship.Sports like kabaddi, provide an opportunity to introduce younger generations to the art and culture of their parents and ancestors and a great way to encourage non-Punjabis to learn and participate. On behalf of all New Democrats, I look forward to the next World Cup and cheering on Team Canada! -Jasbir Sandhu, New Democrat Public Safety Critic
Messages Sports have a great role in young generaton's life. To keep the youngester's away from drugs and get a healty system, sports have the vitalrole to play. I was a teacher in India (Chandigarh). I always helped bhose needy Children who were in bad economical condition. I always tried girls to get a neutral thinking and participalte in sports. But I want to say here that if govt. can help thouse needy children them it would be a big success and acheivement sports are the one vital way to get and optimistic way for the children. All i want to say is that this is a good wasy on international level. This is also better to eradicated all the bad hebits in the society. Rajni Verma
Messages Mr. Ijaz ul Haq expressed his views about k a b add i wo r l d c u p which was a g o o d gesture and public sentimentals were onPeak when two r ival 's get together. I tis a good begining for developing thegood relationship between India andPakistan . E x c h a n g e o f other sports is impor tant as wel l . Sideby Side they should talk about otherissues as well which are creating gap between two nation's.He congratulated the winning team and other teams as well whoparticipated in this wor ld cup. I jaz Ul Haq , Former minister for religious affairs and minorities
Messages First of all I want to say Congratulations to all the team who participated in the world cup kabbadi tournament 2011. According to my opinion government should organize these kind of games or events every year which can play a positive role in a continuing process of peace and brotherhood. Indo-Pakistani wars and conflict will be resolve if we continue our efforts. Ch. Zafer Iqbal Warriach
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Vol. 3 No. 103 TORONTO Messages Sports are the kind of efforts which eradicate racism and bring two countries close.In my point of view sports and music is beautifully playing a role to unite these two nation`s. As Canadian team team got in semi-final and brought a good scene,It was an honor for Canada and the sports organizer have done a quiet alot. Mr Uppal congratulated Jag Di Awaz for bringing the community together. Mr Tim Uppal, PC, MP
Messages Punjab government wants to take Kabbadi in Asian and Olympics, Punjab government encouraging the sports to keep the youngsters away from drugs. Successful of International Kabbadi cup tournament is so honourable for Punjab Govt. Kabbadi is going to be top one in the sports world soon. S. Sukhbir Singh Badal Deputy C.M. Punjab
Messages In conversation with the reporters, Mr. Harsa said that auidence was not happy with the results. But Canada got second position in this hard competition of 14 countries. This victory made us proud for our country, Mr. Hansra said congratulation to Canadian team Sukhminder Singh Hansra Cheif Editor PunjabiDaily Newspaper
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