The 2025 Kabaddi World Cup, hosted in England, saw the Indian men’s team assert their dominance by decisively defeating Italy with an impressive score of 64-22. The tournament commenced with a thrilling opening match where England’s men’s team outperformed Hungary, achieving a remarkable scoreline of 101-25.
Notably, this edition of the Kabaddi World Cup is a historic event, as it marks the first time the championship is being held outside Asia. The competition spans seven days, featuring over 60 matches across various venues in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, located in the West Midlands region of the UK. While the men’s matches kicked off on a Monday, the women’s segment includes six teams divided into Groups D and E, with India placed in Group D alongside Wales and Poland.
This championship represents the second edition of the Kabaddi World Cup, following the inaugural event in 2019 held in Malaysia, where India triumphed in both the men’s and women’s categories. The current tournament not only showcases the escalating global interest in Kabaddi but also emphasizes India’s long-standing supremacy in the sport.
As excitement builds around this world cup, fans are enthusiastic about the prospect of Indian teams repeating their previous triumphs and potentially securing more titles. The ongoing competition is set to highlight athletic prowess, teamwork, and national pride, creating a hopeful environment for further growth in the global appeal of Kabaddi.
Overall, the event stands as a testament to the sport’s expanding footprint internationally, and there is optimism that this heightened visibility will foster even greater popularity for Kabaddi in the years to come.
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