India Shines at Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026

India's kabaddi teams delivered impressive performances at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, held in Ahmedabad. The women's team defeated Uganda 41-18, led by captain Nidhi Sharma, while the men's team secured a 37-23 victory over Malaysia, with Neeraj Narwal shining as the top scorer. Both teams demonstrated exceptional skills and teamwork, setting a strong tone for the tournament. Read on to discover more about their remarkable achievements and standout players.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 25, 2026, 22:58 IST

India's Success at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

On Sunday, both the men's and women's kabaddi teams from India showcased their prowess at the first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, taking place at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The women's squad triumphed over Uganda with a score of 41-18, while the men's team secured a victory against Malaysia, finishing at 37-23.

Women's Team Dominates Uganda

In the women's encounter, India achieved a convincing 23-point victory against Uganda, concluding the match at 41-18. Captain Nidhi Sharma was instrumental, scoring nine points, while teammates Sakshi and Anu contributed eight and seven points, respectively. The team amassed 25 raid points, 11 tackle points, and four all-out points during the match. Defensively, Ritu led with six tackle points, followed closely by Jyoti with four.

For Uganda, Namataka Beatrice emerged as the top scorer with seven points, while Nabwegamo Catherine added two tackle points. Uganda recorded 13 raid points and five tackle points, but India's strong defense and two All-Outs proved decisive.

Men's Team Triumphs Over Malaysia

In the men's match, India overcame Malaysia with a score of 37-23, achieving a 14-point victory. Neeraj Narwal was the standout performer, scoring 13 points, including four bonus points. Bharat contributed six raid points, while Aditya Shinde and Naveen Kumar added five and three points, respectively. India established a commanding 27-11 lead by halftime, and although Malaysia won the second half 12-10, they could not close the gap.

Throughout the match, India secured 27 raid points, four tackle points, and four all-out points. Defensively, Deepak S led with two tackle points, while Pravesh Malik and Shubham Shinde each contributed one. For Malaysia, Isaac Alton and Leong Suresh Kim Seng were the top scorers with six raid points each, with Leong also adding a tackle point. Malaysia finished with 18 raid points and four tackle points, but India's early All-Outs set the tone for their victory.