International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) formally unveiled the logo of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

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Question: The logo of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup is-
(a) Asiatic bears
(b) Asiatic Lion
(c) Asiatic white elephant
(d) None of these
Ans. (b)
Related facts:

  • On 16 September 2016 Vijay Goel, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and J.S Gehlot, President, International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) formally unveiled the logo of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.
  • The logo is derived from the natural heritage of Gujarat, the Asiatic Lion, symbolizing the ferocity of a Kabaddi defender and the agility of a raider.
  • The 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will be held at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad from 7 October to 22 October 2016.
  • The Indian national kabaddi team will face off against 11 other nations, which includes USA, UK, Australia, Iran, Poland, Thailand, Bangladesh, South Korea, Japan, Argentina and Kenya.

Reference:
http://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/2016-kabaddi-world-cup-schedule-announced-india-face-tough-start
http://www.voiceonline.com/2016-kabaddi-world-cups-logo-unveiled/
http://www.financialexpress.com/sports/2016-kabaddi-world-cup-top-sporting-extravaganza-in-the-offing/380794/