{"id":2551,"date":"2025-11-12T19:05:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T13:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2551"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:44:29","slug":"womens-kabaddi-world-cup-2025-indian-team-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/womens-kabaddi-world-cup-2025-indian-team-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Squad Announced for Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 \u2013 Star Raider Ritu Negi to Lead the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The wait is finally over! The <strong>Indian Women\u2019s Kabaddi Team<\/strong> for the upcoming <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/tag\/womens-kabaddi-world-cup-2025\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"87\">Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025<\/a><\/strong> has been officially announced, and as expected, <strong>Ritu Negi<\/strong> \u2014 the captain who led India to Asian Games glory \u2014 has once again been trusted with the leadership role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s World Cup will be held in <strong>Dhaka, Bangladesh<\/strong>, from <strong>17th to 24th November 2025<\/strong>, marking the <strong>second edition<\/strong> of the tournament and the <strong>first-ever Kabaddi World Cup to be hosted outside India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When and Where Is the Tournament Happening?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025<\/strong> will take place at <strong>Dhaka, Bangladesh<\/strong>, from <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/womens-kabaddi-world-cup-2025-new-dates-and-venue-announced\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2115\"><strong>November 17 to 24<\/strong>.<\/a><br>A total of <strong>12 nations<\/strong> from four different continents will compete for the prestigious world title:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asia:<\/strong> India, Iran, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Nepal, Thailand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Africa:<\/strong> Kenya, Uganda, Zanzibar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Europe:<\/strong> Poland, Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South America:<\/strong> Argentina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After several changes in venues \u2014 from Bihar to Hyderabad and finally to Dhaka \u2014 the stage is now set for an exciting global Kabaddi spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Squad for Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI)<\/strong> has announced a <strong>16-member Indian women\u2019s team<\/strong> for the World Cup.<br>Ritu Negi, who represents Indian Railways, has been named the <strong>captain<\/strong>, while <strong>Pushpa Rana<\/strong> from Himachal Pradesh has been appointed as the <strong>vice-captain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The squad features a balanced mix of experienced and young players who have performed brilliantly in domestic and international tournaments.<br>Notably, <strong>Sonali Shingate<\/strong>, who captained India to victory in the Asian Kabaddi Championship, is part of the squad as a key player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full List of Indian Players for Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ritu Negi (Captain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pushpa Rana (Vice-Captain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sonali Shingate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pooja Narwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bhavna Thakur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sakshi Sharma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pooja Kajla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Champa Thakur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mini Narwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ritu Sheoran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ritu Mitharwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanju Devi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dhanalakshmi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anu Kumari<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The team will be guided by two of the most experienced minds in Indian Kabaddi \u2014<br><strong>Tejaswini Bai (Head Coach)<\/strong> and <strong>Kavita Selvaraj (Assistant Coach)<\/strong> \u2014 both known for their tactical sharpness and ability to bring the best out of their players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ritu Negi to Lead Once Again \u2013 India Aiming to Defend Their Title<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to retain <strong>Ritu Negi<\/strong> as captain reflects the management\u2019s confidence in her leadership.<br>Calm under pressure and exceptional in defense, Ritu has consistently proved to be one of the best in the sport.<br>Alongside her, <strong>Pushpa Rana<\/strong> brings experience and aggression, while <strong>Sonali Shingate<\/strong>\u2019s raiding skills will be key to India\u2019s attacking strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India enters this World Cup as the <strong>defending champions<\/strong>, having won the <strong>inaugural Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup in 2012<\/strong> held in <strong>Patna, Bihar<\/strong>, where they defeated Iran <strong>25\u201319<\/strong> in the final.<br>Now, after a gap of <strong>13 years<\/strong>, the team will look to recreate that historic triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dhaka Ready for a Global Kabaddi Carnival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of <strong>Dhaka<\/strong> is gearing up to host the grandest Kabaddi event of the decade.<br>As the <strong>first-ever Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup held outside India<\/strong>, this edition is expected to draw huge local and international interest.<br>The host nation <strong>Bangladesh<\/strong> will look to capitalize on home advantage, while strong teams like <strong>Iran, Thailand, and India<\/strong> are among the top favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 12 countries from four continents participating, this tournament highlights Kabaddi\u2019s growing recognition as a <strong>global sport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Kabaddi Legacy and the Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has always been a powerhouse in Kabaddi \u2014 both men\u2019s and women\u2019s.<br>From winning the <strong>2012 World Cup<\/strong> to claiming multiple <strong>Asian Games and Asian Championships<\/strong>, the Indian women\u2019s team has set the benchmark for excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current squad combines <strong>youth and experience<\/strong>, ensuring depth in every department.<br>Players like <strong>Sonali Shingate<\/strong> and <strong>Pooja Narwal<\/strong> are expected to lead the attack, while defenders such as <strong>Ritu Negi<\/strong> and <strong>Bhavna Thakur<\/strong> will fortify the backline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With strategic guidance from Tejaswini Bai and Kavita Selvaraj, the team\u2019s preparation looks solid for another world-class performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Indian Tigresses Ready to Roar Again<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025<\/strong> is not just a competition \u2014 it\u2019s a celebration of Indian women\u2019s strength, resilience, and passion for Kabaddi.<br>After a 13-year wait, the stage is set once again for India to showcase their dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>Ritu Negi\u2019s captaincy<\/strong>, the team looks determined to defend their crown and script another golden chapter in Indian Kabaddi history.<br>Fans across the nation will be eagerly waiting to see if India can bring the trophy home once again from Dhaka.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian women\u2019s team for the Women\u2019s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 has been announced. Ritu Negi will captain the 16-member squad, with Pushpa Rana as vice-captain. Check the full team list, coaches, and tournament details as India aims to defend its World Cup title in Dhaka, Bangladesh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,115],"tags":[87,88],"class_list":["post-2551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kabaddi-news","category-womens-kabaddi-world-cup","tag-womens-kabaddi-world-cup-2025","tag-womens-kabaddi-world-cup","resize-featured-image"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2551"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2553,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2551\/revisions\/2553"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}