Pakistan clinched the Asian Kabbadi Championshiptitle after arch-rivals India walked out of the field in protest against thereferee's decision to penalize their coach.
The Pakistani team, cheered on by a full house at the Punjabstadium, was leading by 40 points against 31 when the Indian team refused tocarry on the contest.
The Indians protested when their coach, Goormel Singh was showna green card by the referee for constantly disturbing the final by enteringinto the ground frequently to protest decisions.
Goormel twice interrupted the play when he walked onto thefield to protest a line decision by the match official.
The third time the Pakistani team also protested over his constantlydisturbing the final match.
After some heated arguments, the Indians finally decided tonot continue play after which the crown was awarded to the hosts.
The Asian Kabbadi Championship drew big crowds throughout itsfive days of competition in which other countries including Afghanistan, Iran,Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal also took part.