India to Host Kabaddi World Cup in October

India will host the Kabaddi World Cup this year, featuring 12 countries, in October.

USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Iran, Poland, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Korea, Japan and Kenya will be playing in the event the dates for which will be declared later.

"The International Kabaddi Federation is immensely proud that Kabaddi is growing in popularity so fast and is all set to breakthrough on a global stage with the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup scheduled in India," said Janardan Singh Gehlot, President, International Kabaddi Federation.

"We are committed to nurturing the sport across the globe. The phenomenal success of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi and the participation of players from around the world is a testament to kabaddi's promise as a global sport. We are delighted and proud to have India host 12 countries for the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup."

Kabaddi became a part of Asian Games in 1990 and India have won all the gold medals since.