Exciting Women's Semi-Finals at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
Women's Semi-Finals at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
On Day 8 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, the women's semi-finals took place at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Uganda Women narrowly defeated Kenya Women with a score of 23-21 in a thrilling match that came down to the wire. Meanwhile, India Women showcased their strength with a commanding 39-14 victory over Sri Lanka Women. The two teams will face off in the final on October 31, marking a rematch of their earlier group-stage encounter, which India won decisively 41-18.
Uganda's Narrow Win Against Kenya
In a closely contested match, Uganda Women secured their spot in the final by overcoming Kenya Women 23-21. Nakayongo Shirat and Nalwoga Nahia were standout performers for Uganda, each contributing eight points, with Nahia scoring all her points in the second half after being substituted in. Captain Nalubega Olivia added three tackle points to the team's efforts. Uganda managed to score 17 points through raids and four through tackles, including one All-Out. For Kenya, Lavenda Odhiambo was the top scorer with 16 points from 25 raids, which included six bonus points. Despite trailing 12-9 at halftime, Uganda maintained their lead, finishing strong against a resilient Kenyan side.
India's Dominance Over Sri Lanka
India Women displayed their dominance by defeating Sri Lanka Women 39-14, leading 24-7 at halftime. Sakshi was the top scorer for India with 11 points, while captain Nidhi Sharma contributed 10 points from 12 raids. Ritu played a crucial role in defense with four tackle points, and Suman added three more. India achieved 21 points from raids and 12 from tackles, executing three All-Outs during the match. Diluxshana was the highest scorer for Sri Lanka with six points, but the team struggled with only eight successful raids throughout the game.
Anticipation for the Final Match
After the match, India captain Nidhi Sharma expressed her excitement, stating, "I'm very happy; it feels really good to have reached the final. We have played Uganda before, but they will change their strategy because it's the second time we're facing them, so it will be a good match." The final showdown between India Women and Uganda Women is scheduled for October 31 at 7:30 PM IST.