Kabaddi: Bangabandhu Cup 2023 to kick off from March 11
India will not take part in the tournament.
The third edition of the Bangabandhu International Kabaddi Cup 2023 is set to start on 11 March in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 12 teams across several continents (Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America) are set to participate in the tournament. Two Kabaddi heavyweight nations Iran (2018 Asian Games gold medallist) and India will not be taking part in this edition.
The first edition of the Bangabandhu Cup was held way back in 2013 with the second edition held in 2021. The host Bangladesh emerged victorious in both editions and will be eyeing a hat trick title and are the favourites going into the tournament.
Schedule - 11 to 21 March 2023
Venue - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Participating Countries and squad
1. Bangladesh
2. Argentina
Mariano Pascual,Nahuel Villamayor,Nahuel Lopez, Rodrigo Molena, Lautaro Grosman,Rafael Acevedo, Matias Martinez, Javier Camera, Tomas Pedrozo, Francisco Grosman, Sebastian Canecia, Mariano Martinez.
3. Sri Lanka
Aslam Saja,W.M. Oshada, S.M. Sabhian,Mihiranga, Ushita Sanjaya,Sampath,R.M Nafgreez,L.Anoj,T.Sivaraj, W.A.A Laksshan, Thinesh, Perera.
4. Iraq
5. Indonesia
6. Nepal
7. Malaysia
8. Chinese Taipei
9. Thailand
10. England
11. Poland
12. Kenya
Previous Winners:
Bangabandhu Cup 2013: Bangladesh
Bangabandhu Cup 2022: Bangladesh
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