Sabuj Mia eyes silver in Kabaddi World Cup

A country that adores kabaddi, Bangladesh have been consistent with their international campaigns, winning bronze recently at the Asian Games. One of 12 nations partaking in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad, India, Bangladesh are looking forward to their chances. And ahead of their tournament opener against England on Saturday, Bangladesh's Mohammad Sabuj Mia spoke with the local media. Here are the excerpts:How has your experience been so far in India?This is my second time in India. The weather conditions and Indian cuisine are somewhat similar to Bangladeshi culture, so it suits us.Talk us through your team’s preparation for the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup?The coach has made the team train really hard. The players are fully prepared with some of them being young debutants. We are ready to begin our campaign.What are the strengths of the Bangladesh team coming into this major tournament?We have a solid defence and will look to improvise on our attack as the tournament progresses.Have you set any targets for the World Cup?We secured the bronze medal at the [2006] Asian Games, so it’s only natural we will look to better our performance and aim higher in this World Cup. It’s not going to be easy as we are pitted with some tough opponents in our group.What position do you usually play in and do you have a signature move?I’m an all-rounder, but I prefer defending more than anything else. The ankle hold is my favourite move.Who’s your favourite teammate?Mohammad Zakir Hossain. He’s like a brother to me as we have been playing for the national team for a while now.What are your plans after the World Cup concludes?No plans as such. I will be going home to rest and spend some quality time with my family.