It follows the standard style (indoors on a rectangular court) and is contested by both men's and women's national teams.

Countries that participate in both IKF and World Kabaddi sanctioned events have separate governing bodies for each affiliation.

[6] The 2019 World Cup was hosted by Malaysia Kabaddi Federation (MKF) in Melaka.

[8][7] The Indian team, selected by New Kabaddi Federation, won the inaugural men's and women's competitions in the finals.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from 17-23 March with venues in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham and Coventry.