Kabaddi World Cup (International Kabaddi Federation)

The Kabaddi World Cup, is an indoor international kabaddi tournament conducted by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). It follows the standard style (indoors on a rectangular court) and is contested by men's and women's national teams. The format involves a round-robin group stage, including 5 teams in 2 pools, with the first and second place finishers of each group progressing to the semi-finals.

SportStandard style Kabaddi

Founded2004; 22 years ago (2004)

First season

• M: 2004
• W: 2012

Most recent season

• M: 2016
• W: 2025

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Kabaddi World Cup

Current season, competition or edition: 2025 Kabaddi World Cup (International Kabaddi Federation)
Sport	Standard style Kabaddi
Founded	2004; 22 years ago (2004)
First season	M: 2004 W: 2012
Most recent season	M: 2016 W: 2025
Administrator	International Kabaddi Federation
No. of teams	12
Region	Global
Most recent champions	M:  India (3rd title) W:  India (2nd title)
Most titles	M:  India (3 titles) W:  India (2 titles)

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The IKF World Cup men's tournament has been held three times and the women's event has been held only once. The tournaments were all held in India. In all cases, the events were won by the India team, and the team from Iran has always been the runner-up. The men's events were in 2004 in Mumbai, in 2007 in Panvel, and in 2016 in Ahmedabad.^{[1][better source needed]} The women's tournament was held in 2012 in Patna.

With the return of international kabaddi post the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Asian Games, the IKF announced the resumption of the Men's World Cup in January 2025^[2] and Women's World Cup in 2026, with the men's and women's events taking place every alternate year thereafter.^[3] It was later reported that the men's event may take place later in the year, possibly in Bangladesh,^[4] while the women's event will take place in November 2025 in Bangladesh.^[5]