Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Kicks Off in England: India Begins Campaign Against Italy
| Category | Details |
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| Why in News? | The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 begins in England today, marking the first time the tournament is held outside Asia. India's men's team faces Italy in their opening match. |
| Tournament Duration & Venues | The competition lasts seven days, featuring 60+ matches across Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, UK. |
| Men's Competition | - 10 teams split into two groups (A & B). - India is in Group B with Italy, Scotland, Wales, and China. - Group A includes Pakistan, England, Canada, Iran, and Kenya. |
| Women's Competition | - Six teams split into two groups (D & E). - India is in Group D with Wales and Poland. - Group E includes England, Canada, and Kenya. |
| Historical Context | - This is the second edition of the World Kabaddi-organized event. - India won both men's and women's titles in the 2019 edition in Malaysia. |
| Difference from IKF Kabaddi World Cup | - The IKF Kabaddi World Cup has always been hosted in India. - The World Kabaddi version is being hosted in England for the first time. |
| India's First Match | - Men's Team: vs. Italy at Wolverhampton, 5:30 PM IST. |