Indian national women Kabaddi team clinched maiden Women World Cup Kabaddi championship title on 4 March 2012. In a thrilling match held in Patna, capital of Bihar, Indian women team defeated Iran 25-19. Japan secured third rank while Thiland came fourth in the championship. Earlier in the day, India deferated Japan 60-21 to enter the final while Iran beaten Thailand 46-26 to make it to the final. The global sports event witnessed the participation of 16 countries.