Pakistan barred from Kabaddi World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup kicks off this week in India, with a row over a decision to bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport’s showcase event.

Formidable Iran clash with newcomers the United States in Friday’s opening round of the competition that also includes top sides from Australia, South Korea, England, Poland, Kenya and Argentina.