This will mark the first time that the event is held outside of Asia.

It is scheduled to be held in the first quarter of 2025, according to the World Kabaddi Federation.

England Kabaddi, Scottish Kabaddi and the British Kabaddi League will organise the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup along with support from the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), the region’s official economic development agency.

"Awarding the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup to the West Midlands in the UK was a straightforward decision and a very exciting milestone in the global growth and expansion of the sport across Europe," Ashok Das, President of the World Kabaddi Federation and England Kabaddi, said.

"Kabaddi is a sport for everybody, regardless of age, gender or social background.

"As we’ve seen with the launch of the British Kabaddi League earlier this year, and the vibrancy and ambition on show during the hugely successful Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the West Midlands is a region, which promotes positive community engagement, celebrates cultural diversity and inclusion, and loves its sport.

"We look forward to engaging with businesses and people across the West Midlands and introducing more new fans to our fast and entertaining sport as we create a memorable first World Cup outside of Asia."

In April, the region hosted the annual British Kabaddi League.

Birmingham, the largest city in West Midlands, hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games this year.

The city has also hosted the Birmingham Classic WTA tournament, international cricket games at the Edgbaston Stadium and the All England Open Badminton Championships.

"Kabaddi is a hugely popular sport in South Asia - especially in India where it’s second only to IPL cricket," Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said.

"Given how many communities of South Asian heritage call the West Midlands home, it’s a real honour and tremendously exciting that we will play host to the first Kabaddi World Cup to ever be held outside Asia.

"Following on from the success of the spectacular Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, we’re committed - through our Major Sporting Events strategy - to attracting global tournaments that build on the Games legacy and resonate with local people.

"This Kabaddi World Cup announcement further enhances our region’s reputation as one of the world’s leading destinations for major international events. Long may that continue."