Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Clinches Second World Cup Title

Historic Victory for Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team

On Monday, the Indian women's kabaddi team triumphed in the World Cup for the second time in a row, defeating Chinese Taipei with a score of 35-28.

India stood out in a competitive tournament featuring 11 nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those who praised the team's incredible accomplishment.

He expressed his congratulations on X, stating, 'Kudos 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 will inspire many young athletes to pursue kabaddi and aim for greater heights.'

The Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, having previously secured a spot in the final by overcoming Iran with a score of 33-21. In contrast, Chinese Taipei advanced by defeating the host nation, Bangladesh, 25-18 in the semifinals.

Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his congratulations to the winning team.

He remarked on X, 'This is a moment of great pride as our women’s kabaddi team makes history. Congratulations to the entire squad for winning the Women’s #KabaddiWorldCup2025. Your remarkable victory highlights India's unmatched sporting talent. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.'

Former Indian captain Ajay Thakur commented, 'Their impressive journey to the final and subsequent victory illustrates the significant progress of women’s kabaddi in recent years. It also showcases the sport's growing global appeal, especially with Bangladesh hosting the World Cup. I hope this momentum continues in the future.'