Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 begins in Ahmedabad

Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship Ahmedabad Indian national kabaddi team kabaddi tournament Veer Savarkar Sports Complex

The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 is underway at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, India. The tournament, running from October 23 to 31, features teams from across the Commonwealth competing for the first title.

India’s national teams have made strong starts to their campaigns. The women’s team secured a dominant 73-13 victory over Malaysia, led by captain Nidhi Sharma and top scorer Sakshi. The men’s team defeated England 46-26, with Naveen Kumar and Neeraj Narwal leading the offensive.

On the second day of competition, India continued their winning streak, with the men defeating Uganda 44-30 and the women beating Singapore 32-16. Other notable results include Bangladesh’s 67-28 win over Canada, Sri Lanka’s 50-28 victory against Malaysia, and Scotland’s 59-30 win over Australia in the men’s division. In the women’s category, Kenya secured a close 23-20 win against Sri Lanka, while Scotland defeated England 53-36.

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Ahmedabad · Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India · Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship · India · International Kabaddi Federation · Naveen Kumar · Nidhi Sharma · Surjeet Singh

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Uganda’s She Gladiators defeated Singapore 61-12. kawowo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Uganda’s Gladiators defeated Malaysia 45-29. kawowo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Naveen Kumar was the top scorer for the Indian men with 12 points. www.india.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Indian women’s team defeated Malaysia 73-13. www.india.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Indian men’s team defeated England 46-26. www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 is taking place in Ahmedabad, India. kawowo.com · www.india.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sakshi was the top scorer for the Indian women with 13 points. www.india.com