Current Context: India won both the Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025, held in Wolverhampton, England, marking its continued dominance in the sport.

Key Highlights

• Men’s Final: India defeated England 44-41.
• Women’s Final: India dominated England 57-34.
• Host & Venues: First time held outside Asia, matches were played across Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
• Historical: India had also secured both titles in the inaugural edition of the Kabaddi World Cup in 2019, hosted by Malaysia.