Summary Pakistan appeared for the first time in the Kabaddi World Cup.
Web Desk - Pakistan women kabaddi team has reached semifinal of the Kabaddi World Cup after beating Mexico 49-24 in their last group-B match in Mansa, India.
Pakistan, who are appearing for the first time in the event, overwhelmed their rivals 49-24 to set date with India in the semi-final. Pakistan’s skipper Madiha Latif, Neelam Riaz, Syeda Khanum Shah, Sameera Riaz and Sadia did a fine job in the do-or-die battle.
After losing to Denmark 39-45 in the first outing, Pakistan had kept themselves alive by thrashing England 41-30 in their second meeting.“I am proud of my team as it qualified for the semi-finals in its first appearance in the World Cup,” Madiha Latif told media.She said the game between Pakistan and India would be interesting. “Our players are ready to beat India,” said Latif.
With this victory, Pakistan accumulated four points from the three matches they played and set up a date with arch rival India in the semi final match.
Team Green needed this win to proceed into the semi finals as England and Pakistan both had two points each before this match.
Pakistan was narrowly beaten by Denmark 45-39 in the opening match while the team bounced back against England in their second match winning 41-30.
The team is placed in Group B in the competition along with England, Mexico and Denmark as eight teams fight for the title and have a chance to win a handsome prize of INR10 million.
