In the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup held in England, the Indian men’s team secured a decisive victory over Italy, finishing the match with a score of 64-22. The tournament kicked off with England’s men’s team triumphing against Hungary, recording a staggering score of 101-25 in the opening match.
This edition of the Kabaddi World Cup marks a significant milestone as it is the first to be held outside of Asia. Over the span of seven days, the competition is set to feature more than 60 matches at venues in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The men’s matches began on a Monday, while the women’s competition is poised to showcase six teams divided into Groups D and E. India is part of Group D, alongside teams from Wales and Poland.
This event represents the second edition of the Kabaddi World Cup, organized by World Kabaddi. The inaugural tournament in 2019 took place in Malaysia, where India emerged victorious in both men’s and women’s categories.
The excitement around this world cup not only highlights the growing popularity of Kabaddi on a global scale but also reinforces India’s historical dominance in the sport. As the competition unfolds, fans will be eager to see if the Indian teams can replicate their past successes and take home more titles.
This year promises to be a thrilling showcase of athleticism, teamwork, and national pride as Kabaddi takes center stage, and there is hope that this visibility will continue to grow the sport’s appeal worldwide.
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