The National Kabaddi Championship (Men’s and Women’s) will officially commence on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, coinciding with the Festival of Youth 2025. The event promises widespread participation, with all 64 districts of Bangladesh competing.
Zonal Structure and Venues
The championship will be held in eight zones, each named after one of Bangladesh’s major rivers. Each zone includes eight district teams, totalling the 64 districts. The competition kicks off with the Padma Zone, followed by other zones in phased progression.
| Zone Name | Venue (District) |
| Padma | (Opening zone) |
| Teesta | Rangpur |
| Brahmaputra | Tangail |
| Karnaphuli | Cumilla |
| Rupsha | Jessore |
| Dhansiri | Barisal |
| Surma | Sylhet |
| Modhumoti | Gopalganj |
Championship Format
- Zonal Phase
Each zone hosts matches among its eight district teams. - Inter-District Championship
The eight zonal champions advance to compete in an inter-district round. - National Finals
The top four teams from the inter-district championship will join services teams in the National Kabaddi Championship, to be held in Dhaka at a later date.
Official Remarks
A press conference was held at the Bangladesh Olympic Association Auditorium on Saturday to announce the event.
SM Newaz Shohag, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation (BKF), expressed optimism:
“This championship will help identify new kabaddi talents from rural and remote areas, pushing the sport forward nationwide.”
Other dignitaries present:
- Aminul Islam, Secretary, National Sports Council
- Abdul Haque, Joint Secretary, BKF
- Md Moniruzzaman, DIG, Bangladesh Police and BKF Member
The event signals a strong grassroots push to elevate Kabaddi—Bangladesh’s national sport—while celebrating youth and unity through competitive spirit.
