National Junior Indoor Kabaddi Tournament for Men and Women Kicks Off

October 3, Kathmandu – The National Junior (U-20) Indoor Kabaddi Tournament for both men and women has commenced in Kathmandu. Organized by the All Nepal Kabaddi Association, the competition began at the covered hall of Dashrath Rangashala. The event was inaugurated by Ramcharitra Mehta, Member-Secretary of the National Sports Council. Seven teams each from seven provinces are participating in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Arbindra Jha, General Secretary of the Kabaddi Association, provided details about the competition, which is being conducted in a league-cum-knockout format. He explained that the tournament aims to identify new talent across the country. Outstanding players in this event will be considered for selection for the Indoor Asian Kabaddi Championship in Saudi Arabia as well as the U-20 Four Nations Cup scheduled to be held in Nepal from November 20 to 25. The tournament will continue until Sunday. Photo: Bikash Shrestha