The 2016 World Kabaddi Cup was the sixth edition of the circle style World Kabaddi Cup, held from 4 November to 17 November 2016 with the Opening Ceremony on 3 November 2016 at the Nehru stadium Roopnagar. The tournament took place in Punjab, India.
Participating nations
The 13 day event had 12 participating nations in the men's tournament, with 8 participating nations in the women's tournament.
Venues
The games were played at the following venues.
- Government College Stadium, Gurdaspur
- Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
- Sports Stadium, Attari, Amritsar
- Kabaddi Stadium, Moonak, Sangrur
- Kabaddi Ground, Begowal, Kapurthala
- Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
- Sports Stadium, Adampur, Jalandhar
- Baba Kala Mehar Stadium, Barnala
- Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
- Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
- Yadwindra Stadium, Mehraj, Bathinda
- Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
- Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Jalalabad, Fazilka
Controversy
In the first semi final on 15 Nov, several controversial decisions given in favor of England triggered some protest during the match by Iranian players. Eventually it was decided that match would go into extra time, in which England narrowly escaped with a 41–39 win. Iranian players were seen unhappy with the conclusion.
Schedule (Men’s)
Note: All matches' timings are according to Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30)
Group stage
Pool A
- Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Pool B
- Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
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Schedule (Women’s)
Note: All matches' timings are according to Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30).
Group stage
Pool A
- Qualified for semifinals
Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Sports Stadium, Sarabha, Ludhiana
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Sports Stadium, Rode, Moga
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Govt. Ripudaman College Stadium, Nabha, Patiala
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Pool B
- Qualified for semifinals
Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Guru Arjun Dev Sports Stadium, Chohla Sahib, Tarn Taran
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Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, Badal, Bathinda
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India (6th title)
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United States
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Canada
Sierra Leone
Sweden
Sri Lanka
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Australia
Argentina
Tanzania
Mexico
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United Kingdom
European Union