India remained unbeaten through the tournament, sweeping all their group matches before defeating Iran 33\u201321 in the semi-final. Chinese Taipei, also unbeaten in their group, entered the final after overcoming hosts Bangladesh 25\u201318.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PKL chairman and business head of Mashal Sports, Anupam Goswami, underlined the long-term vision for women\u2019s kabaddi, \u201cThe federation\u2019s commitment \u2014 especially in bringing back the Women\u2019s World Cup after 12 years shows that the sport is moving firmly in the right direction. This World Cup trophy is more than a win; it is a shared responsibility for all of us as we look ahead.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen we think about a Women\u2019s Kabaddi League, rushing it isn\u2019t the answer. We need to build it the right way \u2014 with players who truly want to be part of it, with a model that makes commercial sense, and with a structure that can support women\u2019s kabaddi for the long run\u201d, he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach V. Tejeswini Bai highlighted the team\u2019s evolution and preparation, saying, \u201cThis is the third time I\u2019ve been part of a coaching setup that has won a medal, and every single one of them feels incredibly special. I\u2019m proud not just of the result, but of the journey this group has taken\u2026 What you\u2019re seeing in this victory is the result of months and months of disciplined preparation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen we think about a Women\u2019s Kabaddi League, rushing it isn\u2019t the answer. We need to build it the right way \u2014 with players who truly want to be part of it, with a model that makes commercial sense, and with a structure that can support women\u2019s kabaddi for the long run\u201d, he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the global stage, Vibhor Vineet Jain, president of AKFI, highlighted the sport\u2019s evolution, \u201cKabaddi is no longer limited to the subcontinent. Nations like Chinese Taipei and Iran have transformed the competitive landscape. This diversity is enriching the sport, and we\u2019re operating at every level to ensure kabaddi reaches its highest global pinnacles.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n