Rajgir to Host Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025
Rajgir / Patna : The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will be held in Rajgir in Nalanda Dist, from 1 to 13 June, marking the second time the state has hosted the tournament. The competition, organised by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, will see teams from 14 countries vying for the title at the Rajgir Sports Academy.
The participating nations include India, China, Japan, South Korea, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Poland, Argentina and South Africa. The event, sanctioned by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), is expected to highlight the growing prominence of women’s kabaddi on the global stage.
Bihar previously hosted the inaugural Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in 2012 at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. The decision to bring the tournament to Rajgir underscores the state’s commitment to sports development and its ability to host international events.
The Rajgir Sports Academy, chosen as the venue, features a modern indoor arena, which officials say will provide an ideal setting for the matches. The tournament is also expected to boost sports tourism in the region.
