Wolverhampton, England – March 2025:
India reaffirmed its dominance in world Kabaddi by winning both the Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 titles in Wolverhampton, England.
In a thrilling men’s final, India edged past hosts England 44–41 in a nail-biting contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Earlier in the day, the Indian Women’s Team delivered a commanding performance, defeating England 57–34 to secure their crown.
Kabaddi World Cup Held Outside Asia for the First Time
The 2025 Kabaddi World Cup marked the first-ever edition held outside Asia, with matches staged across the West Midlands region in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The event attracted huge international attention, showcasing Kabaddi’s growth on the global stage.
India Defends Double Glory from 2019
India has now won back-to-back doubles at the Kabaddi World Cup. In the inaugural edition in 2019 in Malaysia, both the Indian men’s and women’s teams also lifted the trophy.
With this victory, India continues to stand tall as the undisputed powerhouse of Kabaddi, inspiring fans and players worldwide.