The Punjab Government rewarded the team for its win against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian men's circle-style kabbadi tournament.
Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for the Indian kabaddi team that won the first Asian men's circle-style kabbadi tournament in Tabriz, Iran, beating arch-rivals Pakistan.
The announcement was made by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who is in Iran with the team. India crushed Pakistan 53-38 in the finals on Tuesday.
The teams were a close 24-22 at half time. However, India scored 29 points in the second half.
Badal gave away gold medals to the Indian team.
Nepal bagged the third spot in the tournament.
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