Germany national kabaddi team

Germany
Nickname(s)The Kabaddi Eagles
AssociationGermany Kabaddi Federation
ConfederationInternational Kabaddi Federation (IKF)
World Cup
1 (first in 2004)
Group Stage (2004)
Circle World Cup
2 (first in 2025)
Group Stage (2011, 2020)
European Championship
1 (first in 2023)
3rd (2023)
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
European Championship 0 0 1
Total 0 0 1

The Germany national kabaddi team represents Germany in international kabaddi competitions and is governed by the Germany Kabaddi Federation, affiliated with the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). Germany is among several European nations that have participated in both World and European kabaddi tournaments.

History

2020 Kabaddi World Cup

Germany made its international kabaddi debut at the 2020 Kabaddi World Cup held in Pakistan. The team competed in Pool A, where they notably defeated England by 49–28. Despite two group-stage wins, Germany did not advance to the knockout rounds.[1]

2023 European Championship

Germany participated in the 6th Open European Kabaddi Championship held on 9 July 2023 in Verdello, Italy. The event featured both men’s and women’s teams across standard and circle styles. Germany was one of over 15 nations involved, including Poland, England, Italy, and Belgium.[2]

Tournament history

Standard kabaddi

World Cup (IKF)

World Cup
Year Rank M W D L PF PA PD
India 2004 Group stage 3 1 0 2 62 85 −23
India 2007 Didn’t Participate
India 2016
India 2025 TBD
Total 1/3 3 1 0 2 62 85 −23

World Cup (World Kabaddi)

Kabaddi World Cup
Year Rank M W D L PF PA PD
Malaysia 2019 Didn’t Participate
England 2025
Total 0/3 - - - - - - -

Kabaddi World Cup (Circle Style)

Kabaddi World Cup (circle style)
Year Rank M W D L PF PA PD
India 2010 Didn’t Participate
India 2011 Group stage 4 – – – – – –
India 2012 Didn’t Participate
India 2013
India 2014
India 2016
Pakistan 2020 Group stage 4 2 0 2 – – –
Total 2/8 4 2 0 2 – – –

European Kabaddi Championship

European Kabaddi Championship
Year Rank M W D L PF PA PD
Scotland 2019 Didn’t Participate
Cyprus 2021
Italy 2023 Third place 4 2 0 2 105 97 +8
Total 1/3 4 2 0 2 105 97 +8

Germany made their debut in the European Kabaddi Championship in 2023 held in Verdello, Italy, where they finished in third place. They did not participate in the 2019 or 2021 editions.

International grounds

Locations of stadiums which have hosted international kabaddi matches in Germany
Stadium City State Capacity Matches hosted Notes
Uber Arena Berlin Berlin 3,500 European Kabaddi Championship, exhibition matches Regular venue for kabaddi events; hosted men's and women's European kabaddi games
Messe München Munich Bavaria 5,000 Friendly matches, kabaddi demonstrations Multi-purpose exhibition and event venue; used for promotional kabaddi events

Performance record

Kabaddi World Cup (Circle Style)

  • **2020** – Group Stage (1W, 2L)

European Kabaddi Championship

  • **2023 (Verdello)** – Third place

Governance

Germany is a full member of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) and is part of the developing European kabaddi community.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Kabaddi World Cup 2020: Australia, Germany and India emerge winners". The News. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  2. ^ "6th Open European Kabaddi Championship in Verdello, Italy". England Kabaddi Federation. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  3. ^ "How many countries play kabaddi?". Possible11. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
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