The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) conducts the Kabaddi World Cup for men and women. The Kabaddi World Cup 2025, held in March 2025, saw the five continents, such as Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Pan America. Kabaddi World Cup 2025 was first held outside Asia in West Midlands, England, between 17th and 23rd March, 2025. Kabaddi World Cup Winners List for 2025 was declared on 23rd March. There was a tough competition within the total 10 teams of men for the Kabbadi Men’s title and 6 teams of women for the women’s title. India gave a surprise to everyone by winning the trophy for both men and women at the end.
Kabaddi World Cup Winners List for 2025
The champion of the Kabaddi World Cup 2025 was India. It won both the men’s and women’s titles. The 1st runners-up were England in both the men’s and women’s categories. 2nd runners-up are Scotland (men’s) and Hong Kong, China (women’s). British Kabbadi League hosted World Cup Kabaddi for 2025 on behalf of the England Kabaddi Association. India has the highest record as Kabaddi World Cup winners in the world. India won both the men’s and women’s titles since 2010, except for the year 2020. Pakistan won the trophy in 2020, held at Lahore.
Kabaddi World Cup Winners List (Men’s)
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2010 | Ludhiana | India | Pakistan |
| 2011 | Ludhiana | India | Canada |
| 2012 | Ludhiana | India | Pakistan |
| 2013 | Ludhiana | India | Pakistan |
| 2014 | Sri Muktsar Sahib | India | Pakistan |
| 2016 | Jalalabad, Fazilka | India | England |
| 2020 | Lahore | Pakistan | India |
| 2021 | No Edition | ||
| 2022 | No Edition | ||
| 2023 | No Edition | ||
| 2024 | No Edition | ||
| 2025 | England | India | England |
Kabaddi World Cup Winners List (Women’s)
| Year | Host | Winner | Scores | Runner Up |
| 2012 | Patna | India | 25-19 | Iran |
| 2013 | Punjab | India | 49-21 | New Zealand |
| 2014 | Punjab | India | 36-27 | New Zealand |
| 2016 | Punjab | India | 45-10 | U.S.A |
Facts on Kabaddi World Cup
Kabaddi World Cup is an international tournament and follows the standard style and circle style. The robin group stage format is followed in the Kabaddi World Cup. In the standard style of Kabaddi, two teams, each comprised of 7 members, stand on opposite halves of the court. In circular style Kabaddi (also known as Punjabi style), it is played on a circular pitch.
The World Cup Kabaddi competition has been started since the year 2004 for Men and 2012 for women. The Kabaddi World Cup aims to attract an audience and participants from both domestic and international countries.
FAQ
What are the two common styles of Kabaddi?
Standard style and circular style are the common types of Kabaddi format followed in the World Cup.
Who won the Kabaddi World Cup for maximum time?
India won the Kabaddi World Cup the maximum number of times.
Who is the administrator of the Kabaddi World Cup?
The International Kabaddi Federation is the administrator of the World Cup Kabaddi.
How many teams are present in Kabaddi ?
Two teams that play the game each have seven members. However, each team should have 12 members, but only 7 members can play at a time.
Which style was followed in the Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
Standard style is followed in World Cup Kabaddi 2025.
