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| Association | All Nepal Kabaddi Association | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | Asian Kabaddi Federation | ||
| Head Coach | Parbati Rai | ||
| Captain | Menuka Kumari Rajbanshi | ||
| World Cup | |||
| 1 (first in 2012 ) | |||
| GS (2012) | |||
| Asian Games | |||
| 2 (first in 2010 ) | |||
 (2022) | |||
Medal record
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The Nepal Women's national kabaddi team [1] represents Nepal in women's kabaddi competitions at both national and international levels. The team has made significant strides in the sport, showcasing their skill and determination in various tournaments.
The team's notable achievements include their historic performance at the 2023 Asian Games, where they secured a bronze medal. [2] [3] [4] This achievement marked a significant milestone for Nepalese women's kabaddi, highlighting the team's competitive spirit and prowess. During the tournament, the team defeated Bangladesh in the group stage and fought their way to the semi-finals, where they faced India.
| Name |
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| Manmati Bist |
| Nitu Gurung |
| Jayanti Badu |
| Usha Rai |
| Arpana Chaudhary |
| Srijana Kumari Tharu |
| Sunita Thapa |
Menuka Kumari Rajbanshi  |
| Rabina Chaudhary |
| Kalawati Pant |
| Anuja Kulung Rai |
| Ganga Ghimire |
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