India wins double gold at inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

India secured a historic double gold at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, with both the men’s and women’s teams winning their respective finals.

In the men’s final, the Indian team, captained by Surjeet Singh, defeated Sri Lanka with a decisive 54-20 victory. Aditya Shinde led the scoring for India with 10 points, including a Super 10, while Bharat Hooda contributed eight points. Yogesh Dahiya anchored the defense with five successful tackles. India maintained dominance throughout the match, inflicting four All-Outs on the Sri Lankan side.

The Indian women’s team also claimed the championship title by defeating Uganda 35-15. The women’s squad maintained control from the start of the match, utilizing aggressive raiding and strong defensive coordination to secure the gold medal.