According to sources, teams from India, Iran, the US, Australia, England, Canada will participate in the World Cup for the first time in Pakistan, while Kenya, Norway, New Zealand and Germany are also expected to participate.
The invitations to foreign teams were sent a few weeks ago for the proposed event from January 12 to January 19, and the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation officials will be releasing a regular World Cup schedule today.
Sources say the Indian team has given a green signal to come to Pakistan to participate in the mega event.