Indian women's kabaddi team win second straight World Cup; PM Modi sends wishes: ‘Their victory will inspire countless youngsters’

The Indian women's kabaddi team clinched a second straight Kabaddi World Cup trophy on Monday, beating Chinese Taipei in the final. Indian women won 35-28 against Chinese Taipei in the final in Dhaka.

PM Narendra Modi took to social media to praise the team after their World Cup win. “Congratulations to our Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team for making the nation proud by winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2025! They have showcased outstanding grit, skills and dedication. Their victory will inspire countless youngsters to pursue Kabaddi, dream bigger and aim higher,” PM Modi wrote on X.

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India was in great form throughout the tournament. They won all their group matches to reach the semi-finals, where they defeated Iran 33-21 to enter the final. Chinese Taipei also had an unbeaten run in their group and beat hosts Bangladesh 25-18 in the semi-final.

Wishes also poured in from Pro Kabaddi League coaches. Haryana Steelers head coach Manpreet Singh said: "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."

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Puneri Paltan head coach Ajay Thakur said, "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, with Bangladesh hosting the World Cup, and I hope that this momentum continues in the years to come."

A total of 11 countries took part in the tournament, showing how quickly women's kabaddi is growing around the world.