India win both men's and women's titles at inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad
On 31 October 2026, India won both titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, the women beating Uganda 35-15 and the men beating Sri Lanka 54-20 in the finals.
Summary
India completed a double at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on 31 October 2026, winning both the men's and women's titles and finishing the tournament unbeaten. The women's team, captained by Nidhi Sharma, beat Uganda 35-15 in the final, with Sakshi scoring nine points. The men's team defeated Sri Lanka 54-20, with Aditya Shinde scoring a Super 10, after beating Bangladesh 56-27 in the semi-final.
Key facts
- Event
- Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
- Venue
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Women's final
- India 35-15 Uganda (captain Nidhi Sharma)
- Men's final
- India 54-20 Sri Lanka (Aditya Shinde – Super 10)
- Men's semi-final
- India 56-27 Bangladesh
- Record
- Both Indian teams unbeaten
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad
India's women's team beat which country in the final of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship on 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Uganda
What was the score in the men's final of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, won by India against Sri Lanka?
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Correct answer: B — 54-20