Pakistani player played in Indian jersey! Tricolor waving video created a stir, now the government may fall; Will the decision be taken on 27th December?

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 21, 2025

Pakistan Kabaddi Player Ubaidullah Rajput Controversy: There is an uproar in the Pakistani Kabaddi world. In a match of the 3rd GCC Kabaddi Cup held on 16 December at Gulf Air Club, Salamabad, Bahrain. Pakistan Famous international player Ubaidullah Rajput was seen playing wearing the Indian team jersey and waving the Indian national flag. This entire matter came to light on social media with viral videos and pictures, which spread immense anger and controversy in Pakistan.

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Considering this incident as serious, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) has called an emergency General Council meeting on 27th December. PKF Secretary Rana Sarwar said that apart from Rajput, action will also be considered against those players who played without any official permission or NOC. bahrain Took part in.

Waving the national flag of the other team is against PKF rules

The federation has clarified that it was a private tournament, in which the organizers had given names to the teams like ‘India’ and ‘Pakistan’, but it was not an official national team competition. Although players from different nationalities may sometimes play together at club level, it is considered against PKF rules for a national player to represent another team and wave its national flag in public.

Rajput apologized after the controversy

Rajput has also apologized after the controversy. He said that he was invited by a private team to play in the tournament and initially he did not know that the teams were named after countries. Rajput also said that he always supports Pakistan and his life is in the name of Pakistan. If anyone is hurt by this incident, he apologizes.

PKF says that 16 Pakistani players had gone to Bahrain without the permission of the federation or the sports board. It is also under investigation as to what legal or disciplinary action can be taken against them.