Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: India's Men and Women Crush Opponents
Indian men and women kabaddi teams secure dominant victories over Malaysia and Uganda at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad.
India continues to assert its dominance on the kabaddi mat at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026. In a series of high-energy clashes held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, both the Indian men's and women's teams registered convincing victories on Sunday, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.
Women's Team Outclasses Uganda
The Indian women's team delivered a masterclass in coordination and power, dismantling Uganda with a massive 41-18 victory. The 23-point margin of victory highlighted the gap in skill and strategy between the two sides.
Captain Nidhi Sharma led from the front, emerging as the top performer with nine points. She was ably supported by Sakshi and Anu, who contributed eight and seven points respectively. India's offensive and defensive synergy was on full display, as they amassed 25 raid points, 11 tackle points, and four all-out points during the match.
Defensive Wall and Ugandan Effort
On the defensive front, Ritu was the standout performer, securing six tackle points, while Jyoti added four to the tally. While Uganda fought bravely, with Namataka Beatrice scoring seven points and Nabwegamo Catherine contributing two tackle points, they were unable to break through India's rigid defense. Uganda ended the match with 13 raid points and five tackle points, but two critical All-Outs by India sealed their fate.
Men's Team Overpowers Malaysia
The momentum continued in the men's category, where India secured a comfortable 37-23 win over Malaysia. The match was largely decided in the first half, as India raced to a commanding 27-11 lead before the break.
Neeraj Narwal stole the spotlight, dominating the game with 13 points, which included four crucial bonus points. The raiding department was further strengthened by Bharat, who added six raid points, followed by Aditya Shinde with five and Naveen Kumar with three.
A Controlled Finish
Although Malaysia showed resilience in the second half, winning that portion of the game 12-10, the early deficit proved insurmountable. India finished the game with 27 raid points, four tackle points, and four all-out points. In the defensive line, Deepak S led with two tackle points, while Pravesh Malik and Shubham Shinde contributed one each.
For Malaysia, Isaac Alton and Leong Suresh Kim Seng were the primary threats, each scoring six raid points. Leong also managed to secure a tackle point. Despite finishing with 18 raid points and four tackle points, Malaysia could not recover from the two All-Outs suffered in the opening half, which effectively set the tone for India's victory.