The Asian Federation of Kabaddi has officially confirmed new dates for the sixth edition of the Asian Women’s Championship in Kabaddi. The tournament will now be held from March 4 to March 9, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. The Iranian capital, which was previously hosted by the second edition of 2007, became the first city to happen twice.
The tournament was initially held in Tehran from February 20 to 25, but the dates were revised for conflict with schedule with the Indian senior national championship in Kabaddi. The organizers have pushed the event for almost two weeks, and the new dates have now been officially confirmed.
The competition will see 12 teams fighting for the continental title, and defending champions in India who aim to retain their superiority. India was the most successful team in the history of the tournament, winning four of the five editions held so far. The only time India failed to win gold in 2016 when South Korea won the home ground title.
The last edition of the tournament was held in 2017, when India defeated South Korea in the finals to regain her crown in Gorgan, Iran. After eight years, the Indian team will return to the defense of their title.
Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship for Service as Preparation for Women’s Kabaddi World Cup
The Asian Women’s Championship in Kabaddi 2025 will also serve as a key platform on the eve of the World Cup Cabaddi, which will be held later this year in Bihara, India. With a global event on the horizon, the Continental Championship will give teams the opportunity to specify their preparations against top Asian competitors.
Although one of the most important events in women’s Kabaddi, the tournament has been maintained sporadically since its founding in 2005. This will only be a sixth edition in almost two decades. But with the finally confirmed edition, the organizers hope to establish a more consistent schedule for the future.
Edited by Sudeshna Bernerjee
