Kabaddi players wave Pakistan national flags as they celebrate after winning their final match against India in Lahore. AFP

Gulf Today Report

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated his country's kabaddi team after they won the World Championship beating India in the final.

Pakistan emerged victorious from a close contest against India in the final of the Kabaddi World Cup on Sunday night in Lahore's Punjab Stadium.

Pakistan's players pose for pictures with their trophy after winning their final match against India. AFP

The hosts won 43-41 to become kabaddi world champions for the first time and bring the trophy home.

It is for the first time that Pakistan have won the title, ending six-time champion India’s winning streak.

A large umber of people were present at Lahore’s Punjab Stadium.

"Congratulations to the Pakistan Kabbadi team for winning the Kabbadi World Cup after defeating India," tweeted Imran on Monday.

Congratulatory messages also started coming in as fans took to Twitter to express their pride for the sheer determination and ferociousness the team displayed on national television.

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim also lauded the team for its comeback after a weak first half. "43-41 is the final score. And that's after being down after the first half. Fantastic effort from the boys to crown Pakistan Kabaddi champions," he tweeted.

Pakistan emerged victorious from a close contest against India in the final of the Kabaddi World Cup on Sunday in Lahore's Punjab Stadium.

The hosts won 43-41 to become kabaddi world champions for the first time and bring the trophy home.

Congratulatory messages started coming in as fans took to Twitter to express their pride for the sheer determination and ferociousness the team displayed on national television.