India is regarded as the important nation that assists Kabaddi to increase its not only recognition but also worldwide recognition as Indian the federation of Kabaddi played it at the international level, which allowed Kabaddi to be elevated as a World Cup Game.
Presently, there are 10 countries around the world that are playing Kabaddi internationally and efforts by Government and Broadcasting Company to increase its popularity among the Indian population since Kabaddi has its own style of excitement. Given the increasing appeal of Kabaddi on a global scale Premier leagues based upon Kabaddi and its renowned player across the world are being planned.
When playing the International Kabaddi, a team-based version Kabaddi (as as per World Cup Guidelines), two teams consisting of seven players play one another in opposing half-times, and each teams is comprised of three reserve players. This game takes place in 20 minute halves and half-time breaks of five minutes between breaks. After each break, both teams switch their teams.
Kabaddi World Cup Winners and Runner-ups
The inaugural Kabaddi World Cup Kabaddi was held 12 years ago in the year 2004. It would be a surprise to know that all KabaddiWorldcup until now were held in India in various locations. The first World Cup was organized after an interval of four years in accordance with the World Cup time span of three years. The tournament was held according to the guidelines three times between 2004and 2007. In the years that followed, as Kabaddi increased in popularity and public interest, the organizing committee chose to hold it every year and the Kabbadi World Cup began in 2010 and has been held every year starting in the year 2010.
It’s an honor to be aware that India has won every versions of Kabaddi World Cup. The winning rate of India’s team across all eight editions is 100%, with seven goals. India’s Kabaddi team has a team that rules the game of Kabaddi.
Incorporating the full range of wrestler-type players to attack and defense, Iran stands as the second most powerful team in the world, winning a silver along with two bronze awards.
When it comes to the western nations taking part in the The Kabaddi World Cup, New Zealand is considered to be the strongest team from the western side, New Zealand has also received three medals total in its three World Cup raids with one silver and two bronze awards.
The majority of the World Cup playing nations are finding ways to make it in the three top teams. and the remaining seven Kabaddi participating nations have a duck scores while weighing their medal performance.
The 2016 edition proved to be an all-new height to the Kabaddi World Cup as the fans witnessed a brand new phenomenon as Honk Kong becomes the number one choice with their capability to change the game in the last second shocked all Kabaddi fan.
Kabaddi is a well-known sport all over the world The most appealing aspect of the sport is its intensity and stamina, which energizes players with quick reflexes and also assists in working to a cohesive team. Raids and tackles are the primary elements in Kabaddi and the game’s success is solely is based on speed, response and formations.
Kabaddi World Cup Tally up to 2016
| Year | Host | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
| 2010 | Ludhiana | India | 58-24 | Pakistan |
| 2011 | Ludhiana | India | 59-25 | Canada |
| 2012 | Ludhiana | India | 59-22 | Pakistan |
| 2013 | Ludhiana | India | 48-39 | Pakistan |
| 2014 | Sri Muktsar Sahib | India | 45-42 | Pakistan |
| 2016 | Jalalabad, Fazilka | India | 62-20 | England |
| 2020 | Lahore | Pakistan | 43-41 | India |
