Back-To-Back World Champions! India Women’s Kabaddi Team Wins Second World Cup By Defeating Chinese Taipei

Last Updated:November 24, 2025, 6:42 PM IST

India’s women’s kabaddi team clinched their second straight World Cup title in Dhaka, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28.

Another World Cup. Another statement. And another reminder that India remains the gold standard in kabaddi.

The Indian women’s kabaddi team proved once again why they’re the queens of the mat, clinching their second straight Women’s Kabaddi World Cup title with a 35–28 win over Chinese Taipei in Dhaka.

Another final, another dominant India performance

The team looked sharp from the start of the tournament, sweeping all their group-stage matches before outmuscling Iran 33–21 in the semi-final. Chinese Taipei arrived in the final with an unbeaten record of their own, but India’s pressure, fitness and fearless raids were simply too much.

Haryana Steelers Head Coach Manpreet Singh couldn’t be prouder.

“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 and kabaddi legend, Ajay Thakur, echoed the sentiment, calling the win a reflection of how far the women’s game has come.

“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… I hope this momentum continues in the years to come.”

With 11 countries taking part, the tournament showcased just how fast women’s kabaddi is growing globally.

But on the biggest stage, India once again stood tallest.

Siddharth Sriram

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More

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