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.
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. Tournament history Standard kabaddi
World Cup (IKF) World CupYearRankMWDLPFPAPD 2004 Group stage 3 1 0 2 62 85 −23 2007 Didn’t Participate 2016 2025 TBDTotal 1/3 3 1 0 2 62 85 −23
World Cup (World Kabaddi) Kabaddi World CupYearRankMWDLPFPAPD 2019 Didn’t Participate 2025Total 0/3 - - - - - - -
Kabaddi World Cup (Circle Style) Kabaddi World Cup (circle style) Year Rank M W D L PF PA PD 2010 Didn’t Participate 2011 Group stage 4 – – – – – – 2012 Didn’t Participate 2013 2014 2016 2020 Group stage 4 2 0 2 – – – Total 2/8 4 2 0 2 – – –
European Kabaddi Championship European Kabaddi ChampionshipYearRankMWDLPFPAPD 2019 Didn’t Participate 2021 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
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.
See also International Kabaddi Federation European Kabaddi Championship Kabaddi World Cup (circle style)
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