The third World Cup Kabaddi -2012 was declared open by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the Multipurpose Stadium in Bathinda, last night. As many as 16 men's teams and seven women squad from all six continents of the world have descended on the heartland of Malwa as Punjab witnessed biggest ever sports extravaganza in the gala but somber opening of World Cup Kabaddi -2012.