India Dominates Nigeria in Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
Overview of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
On Monday, both the men's and women's kabaddi teams from India triumphed over Nigeria during the opening day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, taking place at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The women's team secured a decisive 38-10 victory, ensuring their place in the semifinals, while the men's team followed suit with a 50-23 win. This marked the fourth consecutive victory for both teams in the tournament.
Performance of the Women's Team
The Indian women's kabaddi team showcased an impressive performance, dominating the match with a score of 38-10 to advance to the semifinals. They established a strong lead of 24-6 by halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, adding another 14 points. Anu was the standout player, achieving 11 raid points from 17 attempts. Sakshi contributed four raid points, while captain Nidhi Sharma added two. Defensively, Sabhai Gadhavi was notable with three tackle points, and Priya and Ritu each secured two.
Statistics of Nigeria's Women's Team
For Nigeria, Robert Moses managed to score six raid points, while Bassey Edet added two. Dennis Udeme recorded the only tackle point for Nigeria, as the Indian raiders faced minimal resistance throughout the match.
Performance of the Men's Team
The men's kabaddi team also achieved a significant victory against Nigeria, marking their fourth win in the championship. They led 25-7 at halftime and concluded the match with a total of 31 raid points compared to Nigeria's 21, and 7 tackle points against Nigeria's 2. Sachin was the top raider with 12 points, closely followed by Aditya Shinde with 11. Pankaj Mohite contributed eight raid points and two tackle points, while Surjeet Narwal excelled defensively with four tackle points.
Statistics of Nigeria's Men's Team
For the Nigerian men's team, Edem Wisdom Ita led with eight raid points, while Ekpe Victory Emmanuel scored six points (five from raids and one tackle), and Izu Prince Udah added five raid points. Nigeria showed improvement in the second half, scoring 16 points, but India's lead remained secure.
Upcoming Matches
The women's team is set to compete against the second-placed team from Group B on Friday, October 30. Meanwhile, the men's team will face Tanzania on Tuesday, October 27.