CA Prof Yunus unveils trophy of Women's Kabaddi World Cup
The tournament begins today
Monday, 17 November 2025
Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday unveiled the official trophy of the 2nd Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 and highlighted the significance of hosting the World Cup in Dhaka, reports UNB.
He reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring an inclusive, inspiring and world-class tournament and welcomed all visiting teams and appreciated the efforts of organisers, athletes and partners working to make the championship a success.
The Chief Adviser unveiled the trophy at the state guest house Jamuna in the city, in the presence of representatives from all participating nations.
The ceremony marked the formal kickoff to one of the world's most anticipated women's Kabaddi tournaments and underscored Bangladesh's readiness to welcome the global kabaddi community.
Bangladesh will host the Women's Kabaddi World Cup for the first time, with the tournament scheduled to take place from today (Monday) to 24 November 2025 at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Dhaka, said the Chief Adviser's press wing.
The unveiling ceremony celebrated not only the tournament's arrival but also Bangladesh's growing leadership in promoting women's sports on the international stage.
The 2025 edition of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup will bring together top national teams for eight days of intense competition, cultural exchange, and global sportsmanship.
Organisers from the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation have confirmed that preparations are in full swing, with comprehensive arrangements for logistics, security, team accommodation and audience participation.
The tournament will officially open today (Monday), with matches held daily leading up to the final on November 24.
Participating countries are Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Germany, Iran, India, Kenya, Nepal, Poland, Thailand, Uganda and Zanzibar.
At the event, Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said that the government is actively promoting women athletes and expanding opportunities for their participation in competitive sports.