Kabaddi Beach World Cup: Kenya clinches Bronze in Iran

Bernard Okumu
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The National Kabaddi team bagged bronze at the men’s Beach World Cup in Iran after they lost to the host in the semi finals.

In a statement, the Kenya Kabaddi Union said the achievement is a huge milestone to the development of the sport in the country.

Kenya kicked off their campaign with a 66-14 win over Palestine in Pool B before losing 45-32 to Pakistan in their next fixture.

Following subsequent wins over Lebanon and Germany, Kenya advanced to the semifinals after finishing second in their pool.

However, the Kenyan team lost 30-49 to the hosts in the semifinals to bag Bronze.

The team’s departure to the Beach World Cup was  marred by  a standoff between Ministry of Sports Officials and Kenya Kabaddi Union officials before they eventually reached an agreement that enabled them to travel to Iran.

 

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