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November 16, 2025
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Team Kenya arrives in Bangladesh for Women's Kabaddi World Cup

Team Kenya arrives in Bangladesh for Women's Kabaddi World Cup

Kenya women's Kabaddi team has landed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ready to fly the country’s flag high at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, set to take place from November 17–24..

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Team Kenya's women's Kabaddi squad has arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to compete in the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup from November 17–24, 2025. This marks Kenya's significant entry into non-traditional sports on the global stage, with 12 nations from four continents vying for the title.

  • Kenya is one of three African representatives, alongside Uganda and Zanzibar.
  • The team is led by Captain Mercy Obiero and Vice-Captain Shabbie Sandra, under Head Coach Kevin Wire.
  • Kenya is in Group B, facing Zanzibar, Chinese Taipei, Iran, Poland, and Nepal.
  • The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports supports their participation, aiming to empower women athletes.

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