The Iranian team has arrived in Islamabad, to participate in a Joint Kabaddi Training Camp and Friendly Kabaddi Matches with the Pakistan National Kabaddi Camp Trainees/Team, as part of their preparations for the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan 2026.
Iranian team arrives in Islamabad for joint Kabaddi training camp, friendly matches
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The Iranian team has arrived in Islamabad, to participate in a Joint Kabaddi Training Camp and Friendly Kabaddi Matches with the Pakistan National Kabaddi Camp Trainees/Team, as part of their preparations for the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan 2026.
The Joint Kabaddi Training Camp is being organized under the guidance of Ch. Shafay Hussain, Chairman, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, and Ch. Salik Hussain, President, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, said a press release.
The camp will provide both Kabaddi teams with valuable preparation, competitive exposure, and an opportunity to further strengthen sporting cooperation between Pakistan and Iran.
The Joint Kabaddi Training Camp will commence on the evening of August 20, while the Friendly Kabaddi Matches will be held from August 24 to 26 at 7pm here at Hamidi Hall of Pakistan Sports Complex.
This visit and the joint sporting activities between Pakistan and Iran will contribute to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship, goodwill, mutual understanding, and people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and its neighboring Muslim country, Iran. Such sporting exchanges provide an excellent platform for fostering cooperation, brotherly relations, and mutual respect between the two Nations.
This will help highlight the positive image of Pakistan, showcase Pakistan’s hospitality and sporting capabilities, and further promote the soft image of Pakistan at both National and International levels.
The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Sports Board, all security-related departments and agencies, and sponsors for their invaluable support, cooperation, and assistance in organizing and successfully conducting this Joint Kabaddi Training Camp.
Their continued cooperation and efforts have played a vital role in making this important sporting activity possible and successful. We sincerely appreciate their support and contribution towards promoting sports, strengthening Pakistan-Iran sporting relations, and supporting the preparations of the Pakistan National Kabaddi Team for the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan 2026, it said.
