2012 Kabaddi World Cup (circle style)
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2012 Kabaddi World Cup was the third edition of the circle style Kabaddi World Cup, organised by the Government of Punjab. It was played in Punjab, India in various cities of the province from 1 to 15 December 2012 with teams from 16 countries. The opening ceremony of the tournament was held in Bathinda and the closing ceremony in Ludhiana.[1]
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Dates | 1 December–15 December |
Administrator | Government of Punjab |
Format | Circle style |
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
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Venue(s) | 13 |
Participants | 16 |
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Matches played | 46 |
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The prize money for the winners of the third edition was doubled to ₹ 2 crore, while the runners-up received ₹ 1 crore. The team finishing at third position received ₹ 51 lakhs.[1]
The Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said that dope testing would be mandatory for each player.[2]
Ekamjeet was declared the best stopper and Gagandeep Gaggi was chosen as the best raider of the tournament.