🏆 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025: Schedule, Dates, Teams, Venue, and All You Need to Know
By Sportshistori.com 📅 Published: November 7, 2025 | Updated: November 7, 2025
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The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is set to be held from November in Bangladesh, marking the first-ever Kabaddi World Cup hosted outside India.
Initially, the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) had announced Rajgir, Bihar as the venue, with the tournament scheduled from June 1 to 10. However, after Bihar withdrew from hosting duties, the event was first rescheduled to Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium for August 3 to 10, before being relocated once more to Dhaka, where it will now officially take place.
📅 When is the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is set to take place from November 15 to November 25, 2025. This will be the second edition of the global tournament, making a much-awaited return after a 13-year gap since its inaugural edition in 2012.
📍 Where is the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Being Held?
The 2025 edition will be hosted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, marking a historic milestone as the first-ever Kabaddi World Cup (men’s or women’s) to be played outside India.
Originally scheduled for Rajgir, Bihar (June 1–10), and later shifted to Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium (August 3–10), the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) finalized Dhaka as the new venue following logistical changes earlier in the year.
🤾♀️ Who is Playing in the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
A total of 12 national teams from 4 continents will compete for the prestigious Women’s Kabaddi World Cup trophy. Defending champions India will lead the charge, joined by strong teams from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America.
🌍 Participating Teams – Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Qualified Teams List
Asian Teams (6)
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🇮🇳 India (Defending Champions)
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🇮🇷 Iran (2012 Runners-up)
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🇧🇩 Bangladesh (Host Nation)
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🇹🇼 Chinese Taipei
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🇳🇵 Nepal
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🇹🇭 Thailand
African Teams (3)
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🇰🇪 Kenya
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🇺🇬 Uganda
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🇿🇦 Zanzibar
European Teams (2)
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🇵🇱 Poland
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🇩🇪 Germany
South American Team (1)
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🇦🇷 Argentina
📅 Complete Schedule – Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Fixtures, Dates, Times
Venue: Dhaka Indoor Stadium, Bangladesh
Dates: November 15–25, 2025
Date Stage Details
Nov 15 Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations & Opening Match
Nov 16–20 Group Stage Round-robin format (four groups)
Nov 22 Quarterfinals Top 8 teams advance
Nov 23 Semifinals Winners qualify for the Final
Nov 25 Final & Closing Ceremony Championship match & awards presentation
Full fixtures with match timings will be announced soon by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
🏅 Who won the previous edition – Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2012 winner
The inaugural Women’s Kabaddi World Cup took place in 2012 in Patna, Bihar, featuring 16 teams and 31 matches filled with passion and intensity.
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Champion: 🇮🇳 India
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Runner-up: 🇮🇷 Iran
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Third Place: 🇯🇵 Japan and 🇹🇭 Thailand (Joint)
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Final Score: India def. Iran 25–19
The 2012 edition not only showcased India’s dominance but also laid the foundation for women’s kabaddi’s global growth and recognition.
🌟 What to Expect in 2025
The 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup promises to be a landmark event for the sport. With Bangladesh hosting for the first time, and 12 nations battling for supremacy, fans can expect thrilling matches, fierce rivalries, and a celebration of women’s strength, strategy, and spirit.
The return of the World Cup after over a decade signifies a new era for global kabaddi, inspiring the next generation of players across continents.
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