Bangladesh seal hattrick of kabaddi titles

Bangladesh sealed the title of the Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi for the third consecutive time, beating Chinese Taipei by 42-28 points in the final at the Shaheed Noor Hossain National Volleyball Stadium today. 

The men in red and green led the first half by 20-14 points after Chinese Taipei at one stage took a 7-6 points lead. Bangladesh extended their lead with two lonas in the second half before eventually completing a comfortable victory. 

Both Bangladesh and Taipei have already assured their qualification for the next Asian Games and the World Cup.