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India dominates Nigeria in Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026

In the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, both the Indian men’s and women’s teams secured decisive victories against Nigeria. The Indian men’s team won with a score of 50-23, led by Sachin Tanwar, Aditya Shinde, and Naveen Kumar. The men’s team, captained by Surjit Singh, currently sits at the top of Group A following consecutive wins against England and Uganda.

The Indian women’s team defeated Nigeria 38-10, marking their fourth consecutive win and securing a place in the semifinals. Anu Sen contributed 11 points to the victory.

In other tournament action, the Kenyan women’s team recorded the largest score of the championship so far, defeating England 82-6. This victory, fueled by Joy Onyango’s 27 points, ensures Kenya’s place in the top four and secures their spot in the semifinals alongside Sri Lanka.

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Anu Sen · Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship · India National Kabaddi Team · Nigeria National Kabaddi Team · Sachin Tanwar