Dubai, which is hosting the Kabaddi Masters 2018 is all set to be Kabaddi World cup 2019 venue. The agenda will be discussed in International Kabaddi Federations’s annual general body meeting that will take on sidelines of the six-nation Kabaddi Masters at Al Wasl Sports Club on June 29,
“All the three World Cups have taken place in India. We want the sport to spread so we have arranged this preparatory tournament. Dates and venue are yet to be announced. We are assessing the pros and cons here,” Gehlot said as reported by Times of India.
However he refused to confirm the venue for the 2019 WC.
“I am not here to speculate. I will only declare (the venue) when it’s made official.”
Gehlot said that the build-up for the game is to promote it to the Olympic level.
“It’s part of our preparation to get the sport into Olympics. England, Poland, Italy have organised a championship. We have a federation in Denmark.
“It’s a slow process. I don’t have a magic wand. We don’t have a vote in Olympic council. There are certain norms and we are trying our best to fulfil the criteria to get recognised by the Olympic council. It’s my dream to see kabaddi in Olympics. We will keep trying but it’s not up to me,” Gehlot signed off
Argentina Kabaddi Federation president Ricardo Acuna hinted that Dubai has “high possibility” to host the World Cup.
“The idea has been mooted now there will be discussions and IKF will also seek feedbacks from the six participating nations (India, Iran, Pakistan, Korea, Argentina and Kenya). It’s definitely possible but will only be confirmed on June 29,” Acuna said.
Acuna said that there will be three Latin Americans countries in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina in next kabaddi world cup.
“We will have Mexico and Colombia joining in the meet. It will definitely give a great push for the sport. Hopefully we will be able to taste our first victory at international level,” Acuna said.
