THE 2025 KABADDI WORLD CUP, the first to be held outside Asia, begins today in the West Midlands. The seven-day tournament will feature nearly 50 matches across Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.
India will defend both the men’s and women’s titles. The men’s competition features 10 teams divided into two groups.
Group A includes Hungary, England, Poland, Germany, and the USA, while Group B consists of India, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and Hong Kong.
India will begin their campaign against Italy on Monday. After a round-robin stage, the top four teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals on March 21.
Group D has India, Wales, and Poland, while Group E includes Hong Kong, Hungary, and England.
India’s women’s team will face Wales in their opening match on Tuesday. The top two teams from each group will move to the semifinals on March 21.
Prem Singh, chief executive of the British Kabaddi League, said, “We are getting closer to fulfilling a decades-long dream of thousands of kabaddi players by bringing the Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup to the West Midlands region. We are confident the World Cup will create even more opportunities for communities to engage with a sport deeply rooted in its cultural heritage.”
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker said, “This is a huge moment for the West Midlands. With millions watching, we’ll show the world why our region is a top Read More…