Undefeated throughout the tournament, Indian raiders and defenders outclass rivals with breathtaking skill and unbreakable spirit
Published on: November 25, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: New Delhi, India
The Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team etched their names in golden letters by lifting the Kabaddi World Cup 2025 trophy after a dominating performance in the final against arch-rivals Iran on Monday evening.
Displaying extraordinary grit, lightning-fast raids, and rock-solid defence, captain Priyanka Devi and her squad remained unbeaten throughout the six-nation tournament held in Punjab. In a nail-biting summit clash, India defeated Iran 42-29, with star raider Pooja Sharma alone contributing 14 raid points and earning the “Best Raider of the Tournament” award.“
This victory belongs to every girl who plays kabaddi on the streets and village grounds of India,” said an emotional Priyanka Devi while holding the glittering trophy. “We promised the nation we would bring the Cup home, and we kept our word.”
The team’s journey was nothing short of spectacular:Crushed Nepal 58-22 in the opening match
Overpowered Bangladesh 51-25
Edged past Chinese Taipei 38-31 in the semi-final
Sealed the title with a commanding win over Iran in the final
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Young defender Jyoti Rana was adjudged “Best Defender” of the tournament, while the entire squad received a standing ovation from thousands of fans who filled the stadium and millions more watching live across the country.Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced a cash reward of ₹2 crore for the team and promised world-class training facilities for upcoming kabaddi players.
“These women have not just won a World Cup; they have shattered stereotypes and inspired an entire generation,” the minister said.As celebrations erupted across the nation, little girls in rural playgrounds and urban academies have already started mimicking the signature moves of their new idols. With this historic triumph – India’s fourth Women’s Kabaddi World Cup title – the sport has found a million new dreams to fuel.Hearty congratulations to our unstoppable champions!
