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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World kabaddi federations united to boycott Badal government sponsored World Kabaddi Cup... Toronto (Oct 22 2016) Due to the fact that over the last year there have been over 80 instances of beadbi of the Sikh Holy Book, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib as well as the Koran of the Islamic faith in Punjab and their ha been no action taken against the perpetrators by the Punjab government there is a general feeling of discontent amongst Sikhs around the world. In addition the fact that the prime accused in the police firing on innocent civilians which lead to deaths of protestors in Bargari, Punjab have not been arrested although they have been identified is very disturbing. Canada, Europe, America and the British kabaddi federations have decided to and jointly announced a boycott of the Punjab Government sponsored World Kabaddi Cup proposed to be held in Punjab, India In November 2016. This statement has been jointly prepared by the National Kabaddi Federation of Canada (British Columbia and Alberta) represented by President Lali Dhesi, Kabaddi Federation of Ontario represented by President Jas Sohal, California Kabaddi Federation of U.S.A represented by President Surinder Singh Atwal, UK Kabaddi Federation President Ranjit Singh Dhanda, England Kabaddi Federation of UK represented by President Goldie Sandhu , the Europe Kabaddi Federation and the individual member nations kabaddi federations represented by Raghbir Singh Kahal, Pinka Sekhon and Jagga Deol. They have told the media that because there have been over 80 instances of desecration of religious holy books the real culprits have not been arrested or identified despite numerous requests to the Government of Punjab. Due to this in many Countries, Punjabi’s around the world are very upset. In this grief the world kabaddi federations are promising to boycott the Punjab Government sponsored World Kabaddi Cup. In addition it has come to the attention that Pakistan and Iran are also not participating in this tournament. In addition to this boycott it has been jointly decided that which ever players decide to participate in the World Kabaddi Cup, those players will be jointly banned from playing under the participating federations in Europe, United States, Canada and England. Additionally any individual or group who decides to make a team to represent these nations at the World Kabaddi Cup in an illicit manner shall also not be able to participate in any activities of the participating kabaddi federations. --30 For further enquires please contact your local kabaddi federation representative

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PRESS RELEASE Sports & Cultural Federation of Ontario officially announced the Federations committee for 2015. President: Jas Sohal Chairman: Dalvir Khaira... Gen Sec: Goga Gahunia Treasure: Jassi Sarai Recording Sec: Jarnail Mand Sukha Tatla will be the Manager of Youth clubs. Other present members: Harvinder Bassi, Sukha Bassi, Inderjit Dhugga, Buta Chahal, Harsewak Dulay, Manjit Ghotra, Resham Brar, Lalla Chohan, Chaini Dhaliwal, Findi Gill, Gurinder Bhullar, Harman Chahal, Billa Thiara, Laada, Manjit Pandori, and many more THANK YOU Jas Sohal 905-973-3555

METRO PUNJABI SPORTS CLUB PRESENTS 5TH PEARLS WORLD KABADDI CUP FINAL LIVE AT CHANDNI BANQUET HALL THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH AT 9AM. 125 CHRYSLER DRIVE, BRAMPTON ... DOORS WILL BE OPEN AT 8AM. PLEASE COME ON TIME AS SEATS HAVE FILLED QUICKLY IN PREVIOUS YEARS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GOGA GAHUNIA - 416-662-9494 JASSIE HANSRA - 416-275-2000

SATURDAY JUNE 28TH METRO PUNJABI SPORTS CLUB WILL HOST THE 21ST ONTARIO KABADDI CUP @ OKD IN THE GURU GOBIND SINGH STADIUM! STAR PLAYERS AND FULL STADIUMS IS WHAT WE PRESENT TO ALL KABADDI LOVERS IN TORONTO!!!... TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 12 NOON