India Women Win Second Straight Kabaddi World Cup; PM Modi Hails Historic Triumph

The Indian women's kabaddi team claimed their second straight Women's Kabaddi World Cup crown in Dhaka, defeating Chinese Taipei 35-28 in the final on Monday, November 24. India dominated the tournament from start to finish, winning all their group-stage matches before advancing to the semi-finals, where they overpowered Iran 33-21.

Chinese Taipei also entered the final unbeaten, having secured victory over hosts Bangladesh 25-18 in their semi-final bout. But in the championship clash, India maintained their composure and strong gameplay to lift their second consecutive World Cup title.

Following the team's triumph, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the players, saying the achievement would inspire future generations to embrace the sport. "Congratulations to our Indian Women's Kabaddi Team for making the nation proud by winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2025! They have showcased outstanding grit, skills and dedication. Their victory will inspire countless youngsters to pursue Kabaddi, dream bigger and aim higher," PM Modi wrote on X.

Former India captain and current Puneri Paltan Head Coach in the Pro Kabaddi League, Ajay Thakur, also lauded the team's performance. He said the victory reflects the significant progress women's kabaddi has made globally. "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," he told Pro Kabaddi.com.

A total of 11 countries participated in this year's tournament, underscoring the rapidly growing international recognition of women's kabaddi.