ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the Pakistani for winning the Kabbadi World Cup 2020 held last night in Lahore.
The prime minister through a tweet, wrote, “Congratulations to the Pakistan Kabbadi team for winning the Kabbadi World Cup after defeating India.”
Congratulations to the Pakistan Kabbadi team for winning the Kabbadi World Cup after defeating India.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 17, 2020
Actress Mahira Khan also hailed the performance of the team on Twitter with a hashtag of Pakisatn Zindabad.
Bhaaaai waaaah!! Congratulations to the team and to Pakistan! #KabaddiWorldCup2020 #PakistanZindabad ???????????????????????? https://t.co/ZifavuVCZR
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 16, 2020
Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar applauded Pakistan’s victory as well deserved.
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Wonderful game of Kabaddi and well deserved victory by Team Pakistan Congratulations to every Pakistani celebrating this win today.#KabaddiWC2020 #ApniMattiApniKhel #KabaddiWorldCup2020 pic.twitter.com/anXhTtlhnJ
— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) February 16, 2020
Cricketer Imad Wasim also praised the team over its victory and for its comeback after a weak first half.
43-41 is the final score. And that’s after being down after the first half. Fantastic effort from the boys to crown Pakistan Kabaddi champions. Thank you to all teams for coming to Pakistan! #KabaddiWC2020 #ibleedgreen ???????? pic.twitter.com/pkrpLf97rz
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) February 16, 2020
The final match between India and Pakistan was held last night in the Punjab Stadium. The Pakistani team won 43-41 to become Kabaddi world champions for the first time.
The tournament was eight-day long with matches in Lahore, Faisalabad, Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib.
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