Kabaddi fans around the world are gearing up for a historic sporting event as India prepares to host the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in the spiritual and scenic city of Rajgir, Bihar, from June 1 to 10. With 14 nations competing, the spotlight is firmly on host nation India—a powerhouse in the sport—and Poland, a European nation making significant strides in international kabaddi.

This will mark the second time Bihar has hosted the prestigious tournament, solidifying Rajgir’s place as a global kabaddi hub. Matches will be held at the State Sports Academy, where entry will be free for spectators, although online registration for passes is mandatory. For fans unable to secure passes, large outdoor screens will broadcast the matches across the city.

In addition to India and Poland, the tournament will feature teams from Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, the Netherlands, Japan, Argentina, Hungary, Germany, Kenya, and Uganda. While India remains the favorite given its rich legacy in kabaddi, Poland’s growing prominence in the sport adds a compelling European flavor to the tournament. The Polish women’s team, known for its athleticism and strategic gameplay, is expected to be a formidable contender this year.

The tournament was officially greenlit with a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Jitendra Pran Singh Thakur, Secretary of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, and Raveendran Sankaran, I.P.S., Director General and CEO of Bihar State Sports Authority.

The event is not just a celebration of sport but also a showcase of Bihar’s capacity to host international-level competitions. For India, it is a proud moment to bring kabaddi to a global audience from its heartland, while for teams like Poland, it’s an opportunity to leave a mark on a traditionally South Asian sport.

As the countdown begins, all eyes are on Rajgir, where tradition and modern sport will meet on the kabaddi mat this June.