It is being hosted by the England Kabaddi Association and delivered by the British Kabaddi League (BKL) and supported by World Kabaddi and will see almost 50 matches in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Walsall.
Kabaddi is an ancient Indian sport dating back more than 4,000 years and involves players earning points by crossing into their opponent's territory and returning safely.
The World Cup is sponsored by Paddy Power and has additional funding of £500,000 from the Government's Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund and an official Hig...