INDIA’S WOMEN’S KABADDI TEAM delivered a commanding performance to lift the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final and securing their second consecutive title.
India remained dominant throughout the tournament, winning all their group-stage fixtures before overcoming Iran 33–21 in the semi-final. Chinese Taipei also enjoyed an unbeaten run in their group and advanced to the final after beating hosts Bangladesh 25–18.
The tournament featured 11 participating nations, underscoring the rapid growth of women’s kabaddi on the global stage.
Haryana Steelers head coach Manpreet Singh 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.”
Puneri Paltan head coach Ajay Thakur added, “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.”
