by Punjabnewswire4u
BATHINDA,
NOV 1
The scintillating opening ceremony of 2nd Pearls
World Cup Kabaddi has set the stage for 20-day long sports extravaganza as 14
countries in the men's section and four in women's category upped
their ante to put their claim on Rs 4.11 crore prize money kitty.
As Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan handed over WC baton to the players, the announcement of opening of World Cup Kabaddi by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal set the pace for competition. The show began with light and sound show with famous satirist Gurpreet Guggi in his trademark lingo giving the background of the traditional game kabaddi and its journey from rural heartlands to Olympics. The countdown video shown on giant screen on all the four sides of stadium gave the background of the game as the aerial fireworks lit the sky.
The welcome song ‘Jee Aayan Noon’ has resounded the stadium participating teams holding
their national flags started marching in and taking up their positions in front of VVIP gallery.
The whole Multipurpose Sports Stadium broke with applause as WWE wrestler Khali entered the stadium in open jeep with bhangra, giddha, Jhoomar, Luddi teams of 35 performers in each team trouping in the stadium and making a symmetrical pattern. As Khali moved from team to
team captains of each team were introduced to Khali. Khali led the captains of all teams towards the stage at the same moment Sukhbir Singh Badal appeared on the stage through hydraulic system. As Deputy Chief Minister presented ‘shawals and Phulkaris’ to the captains of playing nations a unique laser beam show lit the whole stadium.
The dramatic launch of baton with Cold Pyros, Niagara, Fireworks, Laser Show and Intelligent Lighting illuminated the whole stadium as Olympian Pargat Singh, entered the stadium and handed over baton to first athlete of the relay run. The athletes of the relay race handed over baton to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan.
their ante to put their claim on Rs 4.11 crore prize money kitty.
As Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan handed over WC baton to the players, the announcement of opening of World Cup Kabaddi by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal set the pace for competition. The show began with light and sound show with famous satirist Gurpreet Guggi in his trademark lingo giving the background of the traditional game kabaddi and its journey from rural heartlands to Olympics. The countdown video shown on giant screen on all the four sides of stadium gave the background of the game as the aerial fireworks lit the sky.
The welcome song ‘Jee Aayan Noon’ has resounded the stadium participating teams holding
their national flags started marching in and taking up their positions in front of VVIP gallery.
The whole Multipurpose Sports Stadium broke with applause as WWE wrestler Khali entered the stadium in open jeep with bhangra, giddha, Jhoomar, Luddi teams of 35 performers in each team trouping in the stadium and making a symmetrical pattern. As Khali moved from team to
team captains of each team were introduced to Khali. Khali led the captains of all teams towards the stage at the same moment Sukhbir Singh Badal appeared on the stage through hydraulic system. As Deputy Chief Minister presented ‘shawals and Phulkaris’ to the captains of playing nations a unique laser beam show lit the whole stadium.
The dramatic launch of baton with Cold Pyros, Niagara, Fireworks, Laser Show and Intelligent Lighting illuminated the whole stadium as Olympian Pargat Singh, entered the stadium and handed over baton to first athlete of the relay run. The athletes of the relay race handed over baton to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan.
As Chief
Minister Parkash Singh Badal declared the Games open, a firework dazzled the
audience.
The Kabaddi anthem marked the beginning of 2nd World Cup Kabaddi.
Speaking on the occasion Parkash Singh Badal today said that SAD BJP Government has allocated maximum budget to the sports. He said that maximum sports persons have got jobs in the
government sector with Punjab Government issuing strict instructions to ensure to fill the backlog of 3% of sports quota.
The Kabaddi anthem marked the beginning of 2nd World Cup Kabaddi.
Speaking on the occasion Parkash Singh Badal today said that SAD BJP Government has allocated maximum budget to the sports. He said that maximum sports persons have got jobs in the
government sector with Punjab Government issuing strict instructions to ensure to fill the backlog of 3% of sports quota.
Praising
Sukhbir Singh Badal for his passion for sports, the Chief Minister said that
he was happy that Sukhbir with his determination has been able to bring
traditional game of Punjab kabaddi on the international map.
Addressing the jam packed stadium to a thunderous applause, Sukhbir Singh Badal who is behind World Cup Kabaddi said that he was happiest person on this earth with his dream getting fructified. He said that during last 2 and half years his Sports Department has been able to complete construction of 13 world class stadiums out of which 6 were flood lit and 7 were hockey stadiums with Olympic standards astroturf.
Addressing the jam packed stadium to a thunderous applause, Sukhbir Singh Badal who is behind World Cup Kabaddi said that he was happiest person on this earth with his dream getting fructified. He said that during last 2 and half years his Sports Department has been able to complete construction of 13 world class stadiums out of which 6 were flood lit and 7 were hockey stadiums with Olympic standards astroturf.
He said the
new scheme of sports department to nurture the budding talent of sports from
the
villages and trained them as players of International level has been a great success. He said that 1st sports school at Gudha would be functional very soon and in next plan Punjab Government was
contemplating sports school for every district of the State with compete sports infrastructure, coaches and boarding and residential facility for the trainee players.
villages and trained them as players of International level has been a great success. He said that 1st sports school at Gudha would be functional very soon and in next plan Punjab Government was
contemplating sports school for every district of the State with compete sports infrastructure, coaches and boarding and residential facility for the trainee players.
He thanked
Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan for agreeing to become Brand Ambassador for
traditional sports of kabaddi. He said that he was sure that a film like Chakk
De theme on Kabaddi if contemplate by Shahrukh Khan would give a big
impetus this game.
The opening ceremony concluded with a performance of famous playback singers Sukhwinder Singh, Nachattar Gill, Amarinder Gill and Miss Pooja and reached its crescendo with Shahrukh Khan giving performance on the famous song of Sukhwinder ‘Chak De India. As the show concluded with laser beam show and fireworks, Punjabis all over continent were ready to enjoy the Kabaddi feast for next 20 days.
Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council of Sri Lanka Mr. Mahiepala Herath appreciated the initiatives of Sukhbir Singh Badal to bring traditional game of kabaddi on International scene. He said that Kabaddi has become quite popular in Sri Lanka and he had requested Sukhbir Singh Badal to provide technical assistance and kabaddi coaches to Sri Lanka. Representatives of Kabaddi Association of Iran , Afghanistan, Nepal, Canada, USA, Turkmanistan, Germany , Norway, Italy
, Pakistan also enjoyed the show.
Cabinet Members including Mr. Tikshan Sud, Mr. Parminder Sing hDhindsa, Capt. Balbir Singh Bath, Members Parliament Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Bibi Paramjit Kaur Gulshan , MLA from different parties and Senior Civil and Police Officers enjoyed the Gala Opening Ceremony of World Cup Kabaddi.
The opening ceremony concluded with a performance of famous playback singers Sukhwinder Singh, Nachattar Gill, Amarinder Gill and Miss Pooja and reached its crescendo with Shahrukh Khan giving performance on the famous song of Sukhwinder ‘Chak De India. As the show concluded with laser beam show and fireworks, Punjabis all over continent were ready to enjoy the Kabaddi feast for next 20 days.
Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council of Sri Lanka Mr. Mahiepala Herath appreciated the initiatives of Sukhbir Singh Badal to bring traditional game of kabaddi on International scene. He said that Kabaddi has become quite popular in Sri Lanka and he had requested Sukhbir Singh Badal to provide technical assistance and kabaddi coaches to Sri Lanka. Representatives of Kabaddi Association of Iran , Afghanistan, Nepal, Canada, USA, Turkmanistan, Germany , Norway, Italy
, Pakistan also enjoyed the show.
Cabinet Members including Mr. Tikshan Sud, Mr. Parminder Sing hDhindsa, Capt. Balbir Singh Bath, Members Parliament Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Bibi Paramjit Kaur Gulshan , MLA from different parties and Senior Civil and Police Officers enjoyed the Gala Opening Ceremony of World Cup Kabaddi.
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