India Clinches Women’s Kabaddi World Cup Title Again

India’s women’s kabaddi team delivered another historic performance by winning the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With this triumph, India successfully defended its title and cemented its status as a global kabaddi powerhouse.

Clinical Display in the Final

The Indian team approached the final with focus and discipline,

• Maintained a tight defensive setup while executing calculated raids to lead at halftime.
• Increased offensive momentum after the break, disrupting Chinese Taipei’s rhythm.
• Held control across all phases of the match to secure a composed 35–28 victory.

Leadership and Key Contributors

• Captain Ritu Negi and Vice-Captain Pushpa Rana led the team with poise and clarity.
• Pushpa’s swift raids and strong defence balanced India’s gameplay.
• Key support came from Champa Thakur, Bhawna Thakur, and Sakshi Sharma with impactful all-round performances.
• Sanju Devi, a 23-year-old raider from Chhattisgarh, emerged as the breakout performer of the final and was celebrated as the tournament’s standout player.

Strong Coaching and Strategy

• Head Coach Tejaswi and Assistant Coach Priyanka implemented a methodical game plan.
• India dominated the semi-final against Iran with early all-outs and tactical pressure.
• The coaching staff’s preparation in raiding combinations, defensive formations, and substitutions played a critical role in back-to-back title wins.

Oriented Facts

• Final Result: India defeated Chinese Taipei 35–28.
• Event: Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025.
• Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Achievement: India’s second consecutive title in the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup.
• Team Leadership: Captain – Ritu Negi; Vice-Captain – Pushpa Rana.
• Star Performer: Sanju Devi from Chhattisgarh.
• Semi-final Victory: India defeated Iran 33–21.