Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Triumphs at World Cup 2025

The Indian Women's Kabaddi Team has triumphed at the World Cup 2025, defeating Chinese Taipei 35-28 in a thrilling final. Captain Ritu Negi and Vice-Captain Pushpa Rana expressed their joy and gratitude for the support received, highlighting the significance of this victory after a 13-year gap. India's dominant performance throughout the tournament led them to the final, where they showcased their skills and composure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team, emphasizing that their achievement will inspire future generations to take up the sport. Read on to discover more about this historic win and its impact on Kabaddi in India.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 26, 2025, 00:30 IST

Captain and Vice-Captain Celebrate World Cup Victory

Following their victory in the Women's Kabaddi World Cup, Captain Ritu Negi and Vice-Captain Pushpa Rana expressed their immense happiness after defeating Chinese Taipei 35-28 in the final held in Dhaka on Monday. Ritu Negi conveyed her gratitude to supporters, emphasizing the significance of this win as it marked the World Cup's return after a 13-year hiatus. She stated, "I want to thank everyone for their support, and we are thrilled to have won the World Cup... I also extend my thanks to PM Modi for his appreciation. Winning after 13 years is truly special..."

Vice-Captain's Reflections on the Achievement

Vice-Captain Pushpa Rana expressed her joy over the World Cup win, attributing the success to the Kabaddi Federation of India and her teammates. She remarked, "We are elated with our World Cup victory, and I credit this achievement to all the federation members and my teammates... Recognition is vital for every athlete, and it brings happiness to receive appreciation for our accomplishments..."

India's Path to the Final

India displayed exceptional performance throughout the tournament, winning all group-stage matches and advancing to the semi-finals against Iran. They maintained their momentum, defeating Iran 33-21 to secure a place in the final.

Chinese Taipei also remained unbeaten in the group stage, reaching the final after a 25-18 victory over the host nation, Bangladesh. However, India maintained their composure in the final, securing their second consecutive World Cup title.

PM Modi's Congratulations

In the wake of this historic victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team, stating that their success would motivate future generations to engage in the sport. He expressed, "Congratulations to our Indian Women's Kabaddi Team for making the nation proud by winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2025! Their remarkable grit, skills, and dedication have set an inspiring example for young athletes to pursue Kabaddi, dream bigger, and aim higher," in a post on X.