The standard style of
Kabaddi World Cup was started in the year
2004 and is administered by the
International Kabaddi Federation.
Twelve teams around the world participate in the competition. In
2016, India defeated Iran by a score of
38-
29 and kept its place intact on the top of the tournament table. The emblem of the
2016 match was a lion which represented the
Asiatic Lions of Girnar.
Canada was the second runner-up in the year
2004.