The 2016 World Kabaddi Cup was the sixth edition of the circle style World Kabaddi Cup, held from 4 November to 17 November 2016 with the Opening Ceremony on 3 November 2016 at the Nehru stadium Roopnagar . The tournament took place in Punjab, India .
Organization
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Participating nations
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The 13 day event had 12 participating nations in the men's tournament, with 8 participating nations in the women's tournament.
Men's tournament
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Women's tournament
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The games were played at the following venues.
Government College Stadium, Gurdaspur
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
Sports Stadium, Attari , Amritsar
Kabaddi Stadium, Moonak, Sangrur
Kabaddi Ground, Begowal, Kapurthala
Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
Sports Stadium, Adampur, Jalandhar
Baba Kala Mehar Stadium, Barnala
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib , Tarn Taran
Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
Yadwindra Stadium, Mehraj, Bathinda
Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Jalalabad, Fazilka
Opening and closing ceremonies
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Controversy
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In the first semi final on 15 Nov, several controversial decisions given in favor of England triggered some protest during the match by Iranian players. Eventually it was decided that match would go into extra time, in which England narrowly escaped with a 41–39 win. Iranian players were seen unhappy with the conclusion.
Schedule (Men’s)
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Note: All matches' timings are according to Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30)
Group stage
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Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
Knockout stage
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Semi-finals
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Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
Third place
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Final match
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Schedule (Women’s)
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Note: All matches' timings are according to Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30).
Group stage
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Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
Qualified for semifinals
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
Knockout stage
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Semi-finals
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Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
Third place
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Final match
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Broadcasting
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See also
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References
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External links
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