According to reports, Kabaddi players from Tamil Nadu, who were participating in an inter-state competition in Bathinda, Punjab, were attacked on Friday. Reports claimed that the fight began after the players were unhappy with the match referee’s decision. Student-athletes from various universities such as Mother Teresa University, Periyar University, Alagappa University and Bharathiar University participated in the North Zone Inter University Championship and All India Inter University Kabaddi (Women) 2024-25
According to a report in India todayThe athletes were allegedly attacked for the first time by players from the opposing team. The report added that a “foul attack” caused by Mother Teresa University during a game at Darbhanga University led to an altercation. A Kabaddi match referee attacked a member of Mother Teresa’s team after making an argument following an appeal.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the players can be seen confronting several men. It is unclear from the video whether they were officials or spectators. Chairs were also thrown by both sides.
It is shocking that women players of 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 the attackers.… pic.twitter.com/vizrg0esvn
– Devakumaar (@devakumaaroffcl) January 24, 2025
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the girls were safe and would return to the state soon.
“There was a small incident this morning. I spoke to the Director of Physical Education, Mr. Kalaiarasi. Now everything is under control. No serious injuries or anything. The students gave first aid. They will return to Delhi and they will be made to stay in Delhi House (Tamil Nadu House in Delhi).
#LOOK | Chennai: Regarding Kabaddi players from the state attacked in Punjab, Tamil Nadu deputy K.M. Udhayanidhi Stalin says: “There was a small incident this morning. I spoke with the director of physical… pic.twitter.com/c24krllgli
– Years (@ani) January 24, 2025
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