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The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is making history in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This prestigious global tournament showcases the world's elite female kabaddi athletes. Furthermore, the competition marks the first-ever Kabaddi World Cup hosted outside India. Join us for complete coverage of results, fixtures, and standings from this groundbreaking event.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup returns after 13 years of absence from the international stage. Previously, India hosted the inaugural edition in Patna, Bihar during 2012. Now, Dhaka emerges as the proud host of the second Women's Kabaddi World Cup.
The tournament unfolds at the prestigious Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Dates run from 17 to 24 November 2025. Consequently, this venue provides an excellent platform for showcasing women's kabaddi excellence globally.
Eleven nations compete for the world title. India entered as defending champions from 2012. Moreover, hosts Bangladesh seek home-ground advantage success. Additionally, emerging kabaddi nations demonstrate the sport's rapid global expansion and development.
Date | Match | Result | Score | Group/Stage |
17 Nov (Mon) | Bangladesh vs Uganda | Bangladesh Win | 42-22 | Group A |
17 Nov (Mon) | Nepal vs Zanzibar | Nepal Win | 58-16 | Group B |
17 Nov (Mon) | Iran vs Poland | Iran Win | 55-11 | Group B |
17 Nov (Mon) | Chinese Taipei vs Kenya | Chinese Taipei Win | 38-16 | Group B |
18 Nov (Tue) | Poland vs Zanzibar | Zanzibar Win | 10-79 | Group B |
18 Nov (Tue) | India vs Thailand | India Win | 65-20 | Group A |
18 Nov (Tue) | Bangladesh vs Germany | Bangladesh Win | 57-27 | Group A |
18 Nov (Tue) | Iran vs Kenya | Iran Win | 42-10 | Group B |
19 Nov (Wed) | Zanzibar vs Iran | Iran Win | 15-51 | Group B |
19 Nov (Wed) | Uganda vs Thailand | Thailand Win | 37-51 | Group A |
19 Nov (Wed) | Nepal vs Poland | Nepal Win | 63-25 | Group B |
19 Nov (Wed) | India vs Bangladesh | India Win | 43-18 | Group A |
19 Nov (Wed) | Chinese Taipei vs Nepal | Nepal Win | 31-15 | Group B |
20 Nov (Thu) | Iran vs Chinese Taipei | Chinese Taipei Win | 21-31 | Group B |
20 Nov (Thu) | India vs Germany | India Win | 63-22 | Group A |
20 Nov (Thu) | Nepal vs Kenya | Nepal Win | 28-21 | Group B |
20 Nov (Thu) | Uganda vs Germany | Uganda Win | 65-17 | Group A |
Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025: Upcoming Fixtures and Schedule
Date | Fixture | Group/Stage | Match Number |
21 Nov (Fri) | Chinese Taipei vs Zanzibar | Group B | 18 |
21 Nov (Fri) | Thailand vs Germany | Group A | 19 |
21 Nov (Fri) | Poland vs Kenya | Group B | 20 |
21 Nov (Fri) | India vs Uganda | Group A | 21 |
22 Nov (Sat) | Nepal vs Iran | Group B | 22 |
22 Nov (Sat) | Bangladesh vs Thailand | Group A | 23 |
22 Nov (Sat) | Chinese Taipei vs Poland | Group B | 24 |
22 Nov (Sat) | Kenya vs Zanzibar | Group B | 25 |
23 Nov (Sun) | Semi-Final 1 | Semi-final | 1st in Pool A vs 2nd in Pool B |
23 Nov (Sun) | Semi-Final 2 | Semi-final | 1st in Pool B vs 2nd in Pool A |
24 Nov (Mon) | Final | Championship | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |
Rank | Country | Played | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points |
1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
2 | Bangladesh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
3 | Uganda | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
4 | Thailand | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
5 | Germany | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Rank | Country | Played | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points |
1 | Iran | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
2 | Nepal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
3 | Chinese Taipei | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
4 | Zanzibar | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
5 | Kenya | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Poland | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Group A Teams:
Group B Teams:
Note: Argentina originally qualified but withdrew before the tournament commenced.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 operates on a group-stage format. Teams compete in two separate pools during the preliminary round. Consequently, round-robin matches determine group rankings and point accumulation.
The top two teams from Group A and Group B advance to the semi-finals. Subsequently, the semi-finals determine which teams contest the championship final. The winner of the final becomes the new Women's Kabaddi World Cup champion.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 represents a watershed moment for the sport. Eleven nations from diverse continents compete in this prestigious tournament. Furthermore, having the event hosted outside India demonstrates kabaddi's truly global appeal.
Bangladesh emerges as the tournament's new host nation. Previously, only Indian cities hosted international kabaddi competitions. Consequently, this development strengthens kabaddi's foothold in South Asia and beyond.
Emerging nations like Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, and Poland participate in this competition. These countries contribute significantly to kabaddi's international development. Moreover, their participation demonstrates how kabaddi transcends traditional geographical boundaries.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 runs from 17 to 24 November. Venue: Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The tournament returns after a 13-year gap since the 2012 edition. India won the inaugural tournament by defeating Iran in the final. Now, Bangladesh hosts this historic competition on South Asian soil.
Follow Pro Kabaddi for comprehensive coverage of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025. Get live match results, detailed fixture schedules, and updated group standings. Track your favourite teams' performance throughout this groundbreaking tournament.
The semi-finals commence on 23 November, followed by the final on 24 November. Subsequently, these decisive matches will determine the new Women's Kabaddi World Cup champion. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to this historic global competition in Dhaka.
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