India plays Korea in Kabaddi WC 2016 opener

he 12 teams have been divided in two groups of six each.

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Seven-time champions and favourites India will face South Korea in the opening match of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, to be held in Ahmedabad from October 7 to 22.

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Besides hosts India, other participating nations in the tournament are USA, England, Australia, Iran, Poland, Thailand, Bangladesh, South Korea, Japan, Argentina and Kenya.

The 12 teams have been divided in two groups of six each.

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While Group A consists of India, Bangladesh, South Korea, Australia, England and Argentina, Group B will have Iran, Thailand, Japan, USA, Poland and Kenya.

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The semifinals of the tournament will be held on October 21 with the summit clash slated for the next day.

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday announced the schedule and also unveiled the logo of the tournament — the famous “Asiatic Lion”.