New Delhi: The arrival of an u2018 Indian teamu2019 in Pakistan for the World Kabaddi Championship has kicked up a controversy with the sports ministry and the national federation claiming that they have not given clearance to any athlete to compete in the neighbouring country.
A contingent from India reached Lahore on Saturday via the Wagah Border to take part in the championship, being hosted by Pakistan.
The tournament opens on Monday at the Punjab Football Stadium in Lahore followed by some matches in Faisalabad and Gujrat.
u201c The sports ministry and ministry of external affairs have not granted any permission to any team, which is mandatory while representing the country at any international event,u201d a sports ministry source told PTI on condition of anonymity. The administrator of Amateur Kabbadi Federation of India, SP Garg also said that they have not cleared any team.
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