The Nepal women's national kabaddi team represents

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in women's

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competitions at both national and international levels. The team has made significant strides in the

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, showcasing their skill and determination in various tournaments.

History and achievements

The team's notable achievements include their historic performance at the 2023 Asian Games, where they secured a

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. This achievement marked a significant milestone for Nepalese women's kabaddi, highlighting the team's competitive spirit and prowess. During the tournament, the team defeated

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in the group stage and fought their way to the semi-finals, where they faced

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Impact and legacy

The Nepal National Women's Kabaddi Team's success at the

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has not only brought pride to the nation but also highlighted the growing popularity and potential of women's kabaddi in

. Their achievements continue to inspire and pave the way for future generations of athletes.

Results and fixtures

2023

2022 Asian Games

2025

Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship

Tournament history

World Cup (Standard kabaddi)

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– Group Stage *

2025 So far, the year has seen the continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudanese civil war, and the Gaza war. Internal crises in Bangladesh post-resignation v ...

– ''TBD''

Asian Games

2010 The year saw a multitude of natural and environmental disasters such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the 2010 Chile earthquake. The 2009 swine flu pandemic, swine flu pandemic which began the previous year ...

– 7th *

2022 The year began with another wave in the COVID-19 pandemic, with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, Omicron spreading rapidly and becoming the dominant variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. Tracking a decrease in cases and deaths, 2022 saw ...

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Asian Kabaddi Championship

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Current squad

''As of 18 July 2025''

Coaching staff

''As of 18 July 2025''

References

{{National sports teams of Nepal

Kabaddi Kabaddi (, ) is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players. It is one of the traditional games of South Asia. In this game, a raider enters the opposing half of the court to touch defenders and attempt to return within 30 ...

National women's kabaddi teams