Birmingham, March 18 -- Defending champions Indian men's team beat Italy to kickstart their Kabaddi World Cup 2025 campaign in Wolverhampton on Monday.

In a largely one-sided match, India beat Italy 64-22 in their Group B match.

With this victory, India is at the top of the group with two points. In the other Group B clash, Scotland defeated Wales by 63-43 and is at second spot in the group.

India's next match will be against Scotland at Wolverhampton on Tuesday.

Both men's and women's Indian teams are defending their titles at the Kabaddi World Cup 2025, which started on Monday in England.

As per Olympics.com, the tournament will be held across four cities, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton - in the West Midlands regio...