The National Kabaddi Championship is set to begin at the Punjab Stadium on Wednesday. Teams from the Pakistan Army, POF Wah, Pakistan Navy, Police, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Air Force, Higher Education Commission, WAPDA, and Railways will compete in this five-day event, which will take place from October 1 to October 5, 2025, in Lahore.
The 12 competing teams consist of a diverse mix of institutional, provincial, and organisational squads, showcasing the top kabaddi talent in Pakistan. The lineup features:
- Pakistan Army
- POF Wah
- Pakistan Navy
- Police
- Punjab
- Sindh
- Balochistan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Pakistan Air Force
- Higher Education Commission
- Wapda
- Railways
The championship, held at Punjab Stadium, is a major event in Pakistan’s sports calendar, attracting top players and enthusiastic fans. Organized by the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, the event aims to promote the traditional sport, which has a 70% fanbase in rural areas (Sports & Fitness Survey, 2025).
Kabaddi, with 60% participation in Pakistan’s sports events (Pakistan Sports Board, 2025), strengthens national pride and athletic development. The five-day tournament, attracting 50,000 spectators annually (PKF, 2025), boosts Lahore’s sports tourism and highlights emerging talent
