Kabaddi players from Tamil Nadu, who were participating in an inter-university competition in Bathinda, Punjab, were attacked on Friday, according to reports. The fight broke out after the players were unhappy with a decision by the match referee, reports claim. The student-athletes from various universities such as Mother Teresa University, Periyar University, Alagappa University and Bharathiar University participated in the North Zone Inter University & All India Inter University Kabaddi (Women) Championship 2024-25.
According to a report in India Today, the athletes were first attacked by players from a rival team. The report added that a “nasty attack” against Mother Teresa University during the match with Darbhanga University resulted in an altercation. The referee of the kabaddi match attacked a member of the Mother Teresa team after an argument broke out following an appeal.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, players are seen clashing with few men. It is not clear from the video whether these were officials or spectators. Chairs were also thrown by both parties.
Shockingly, female players from Tamil Nadu who went to play Kabaddi in Punjab were attacked. The attack took place during a Kabadi match between Punjab and Tamil Nadu. I urge Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ji to take appropriate investigation and action against attackers.… pic.twitter.com/vIZrG0EsVn
— Devakumaar (@DevakumaarOffcl) January 24, 2025
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the girls were safe and will return to the state soon.
“There was a minor incident this morning. I spoke to the director of physical education, Mr. Kalaiarasi. Now everything is under control. There are no major injuries or anything. First aid has been given to the students. They will return to Delhi and there they will They will stay at Delhi House (Tamil Nadu House in Delhi) day after tomorrow. They will reach Chennai very soon,” he said.
#WATCH | Chennai: On Kabaddi players from the Punjab-attacked state, Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin says, “There was a minor incident today morning. I spoke to the director of physical education, Kalaiarasi. Now everything is under control. There are no major incidents.” … pic.twitter.com/C24kRLLGlI
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2025
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