India crowned double champion Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, end tournament unbeaten
India finished unbeaten as Sakshi scored 9 raid points and the women’s defense forced two all-outs in a 35-15 final win over Uganda.
- On Saturday, the Indian women's kabaddi team clinched the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship title in Ahmedabad, securing a dominant 35-15 victory over Uganda to complete an unbeaten campaign.
- Entering the final with an undefeated record, India established a commanding 22-7 halftime lead by inflicting two All-Outs, putting the result beyond doubt with aggressive raiding and solid defensive play.
- Sakshi spearheaded the attack with nine raid points, while Anu Sen and captain Nidhi Sharma added six and five respectively; Ritu Mitharwal and Suman Sahu anchored the defense with four tackle points each.
- Sakshi, who finished the championship with 52 points, emphasized the tournament's importance, stating, "I'm feeling great that I could score 9 raid points," noting its value for the sport's global growth.
- The Indian men's team also secured gold by defeating Sri Lanka 54-20, completing a memorable double for the hosts at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.
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India complete historic Commonwealth Kabaddi double with men's and women's gold in Ahmedabad
India clinched a historic double at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, with the men's team beating Sri Lanka 54-20 and the women defeating Uganda 35-15. Both sides completed unbeaten campaigns to secure gold medals.
India’s women’s team crowned inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship winners - The Tribune
India’s Women became the first women’s champions of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship with a commanding 35-15 win over Uganda Women, capping an unbeaten campaign to the trophy, according to a press release.
India make history, beat Uganda to win inaugural Women’s Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
India defeated Uganda 35-15 in the final to win the inaugural women’s Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. Led by captain Nidhi Sharma, India completed an unbeaten campaign with six straight wins. Sakshi starred with nine raid points in the final and finished the tournament with 52 points, helping India create history by becoming the competition’s first women’s champions.
India thrash Uganda to win Commonwealth women's kabaddi title
Ahmedabad, Oct 31 (PTI) India capped its unbeaten run with a commanding 35-15 win over Uganda to clinch the women’s title at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship here on Saturday. Sakshi top-scored for India with nine raid points from 10 raids, including two bonus points. Seven of those came in the first half, when she […]
India Dominates Uganda To Win Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
India secured the women's title at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, defeating Uganda 35-15. Sakshi led India's scoring with nine raid points, contributing to India's dominant performance throughout the match and the tournament.
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