Kolkata : The Indian women’s kabaddi team put on a strong show to win the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, beating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final. This is India’s second straight World Cup title and further proves their strength in the sport.
India began the match with a strong defensive structure and sharp raiding combinations, taking a slender lead in the first half.
The team switched to a more attacking approach after the break, denying Chinese Taipei any chance of a comeback. The victory also reinforced India’s dominance in the women’s format, especially after a commanding run in the earlier group and knockout stages.
Team captain Ritu Negi and vice-captain Pushpa Rana led from the front, showcasing tactical maturity, consistency and leadership through every stage of the tournament. Ritu maintained exemplary match management, while Pushpa troubled opponents with her swift raids and resolute defence.
Joining them were Champa Thakur, Bhawna Thakur and Sakshi Sharma, all of whom delivered impactful performances.
Their contributions in both raiding and defensive setups significantly strengthened India’s unit, adding depth and versatility across rotations.
India defeated Thailand (65-20), hosts Bangladesh (43-18), Germany 63-22), and Uganda (51-16) in the league stage before getting the better of Iran by a margin of 33-21 in the semifinal. Interestingly, their opponents in the final, Chinese Taipei, also marched into the final, undefeated. They registered wins over Kenya, Nepal, Iran, Tanzania, and Poland before winning against Bangladesh in the semis.
