The Malaysian Kabaddi Team won a total of four bronze medals at the SEA Games 2025. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the sport and highlights kabaddi’s growing recognition on the international stage.
In the Standard-style kabaddi category, both the Malaysian men’s and women’s teams secured bronze medals after intense and highly competitive matches. Thailand emerged as the gold medalist, while Indonesia claimed the silver medal. Despite facing strong opponents, the Malaysian athletes displayed unwavering fighting spirit and teamwork until the very end.
More glory awaited Malaysia players as they once again stood on the podium in the Super 5 category, with both the men’s and women’s teams earning bronze medals. These results further showcased the depth, consistency, and resilience of the national kabaddi squad across different formats of the game.
Looking ahead, the Malaysian Kabaddi Team is set to compete in the 3 Star category , where both the men’s and women’s teams will go up against Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
According to ASP Arul Prakash, Secretary of the Malaysian Kabaddi Team, the Star 3 line-up features mostly experienced players for both teams, boosting confidence and raising expectations. With a strong and seasoned squad, the team is aiming high and hopeful of securing a gold medal for Malaysia.
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Kabaddi Debut at SEA Games
Kabaddi made its debut at the 33rd South East Asian Games (SEA Games) in Thailand. The inclusion of kabaddi as a competitive discipline in the Games showcases the growing footprint of the ancient sport in the region.
The SEA Games kabaddi competition includes three distinct formats: Standard Style Kabaddi event, Super 5 format and 3-Star Kabaddi.
While Kabaddi has long been a routine discipline at events such as the Asian Games, where India and Iran have historically been the dominant sides, its inclusion in the SEA Games signals its increasing popularity in the region.
Previous editions of the SEA Games have played a crucial role in nurturing sports like pencak silat, sepak takraw, and vovinam, allowing host nations and emerging teams to establish themselves. Kabaddi is expected to follow a similar path.
