India women’s team secures second consecutive Kabaddi World Cup title

The Indian women’s kabaddi team put on a strong show to win the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, beating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final to secure its second consecutive World Cup title.

Former India captain Ajay Thakur said, “It is a very proud moment for India as the women’s team retained the World Cup trophy in Dhaka. Their dominant run to the final and then the trophy shows how much women’s kabaddi has progressed in the last few years. It is also a testament to the global appeal of the sport, with Bangladesh hosting the World Cup, and I hope that this momentum continues in the years to come.”

India was in great form throughout the tournament. It won all its group matches to reach the semifinals, where it defeated Iran 33–21 to enter the final. Chinese Taipei also had an unbeaten run in its group and beat host Bangladesh 25–18 in the semifinal.

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Former India international and Haryana Steelers head coach Manpreet Singh also praised the team, saying, “The women’s team has delivered a performance the whole nation can be proud of. Their belief and teamwork were outstanding. As a former India player, I understand just how hard it is to reach this level. Big congratulations to the players and staff.”

A total of 11 countries took part in the tournament, a sign of the growth of women’s kabaddi across the world.

Published on Nov 24, 2025