Faridkot – The 2nd World Cup Kabaddi got to a explosive start with Australia crushing Nepal by 68-23 in the first match of Pool- A. Australia that was 36 – 6 in the half time maintained its dominance on Nepal that had made maiden an entry into World Cup this time.
Australia learning from last World Cup mistakes maintained its dominance from the beginning. Nepal participating for the first time in the World Cup after a good show in Asian Kabaddi held in Iran could not stand before the experience of Australia. The Australia that was 36-6 at half time sealed the match by winning it convincingly by 68-23. Australia’s four raiders Sony Koinke, Gurpreet Singh , Pindri Badhani and Romi Lalto scored 9 points each whereas Australian Stopper Davinder made his mark by 6 stops. Nepals raider Naval scored 7 points.
Famous Punjabi Singer Manpreet Akhtar and Harinder Sandhu regaled the Kabaddi enthusiasts.
