Inspired by the successful conduction of World Cup Kabaddi for the consecutive year, Iran Government has also resolved to organize Asian Kabaddi Championship next year at Tehran. It has been announced by Dr. Mohammad Abassi, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister of Iran, at Bathinda. He was here to watch the semi final match between India and Iran.Mr. Abassi was hopeful that sports are very effective medium to spread love and peace and to bring countries closer. He praised the Punjab Government for organizing such a splendid world class sports competition. Mr. Abbasi urged Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal to lead the Asian Kabaddi Federation for the betterment of this game. He expressed hope that it is mere a matter of time when the Circle Style Kabaddi would be part of Asian Games.“The ties between India and Iran are getting stronger with the organization of such sports events. We have accepted the offer of Punjab Government to participate in the three nation Indigenous Wrestling Competition going to be organized next year”, he added.