The England Kabaddi Association have announced their men’s and women’s national teams for the inaugural World Cup Kabaddi 2019.

The women’s team features 10 players from diverse backgrounds. There is provision to select two more female players before the World Cup Kabaddi starts.

Whilst Emma Jones is skipper of the women’s team, Phoebe Schecter will be her deputy. The female players will play in a number of different positions.