India made a landmark start to the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the inaugural edition in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2026. The Indian men defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final, while the women had earlier beaten Uganda 35-15, giving the hosts a clean sweep of the two championship trophies.
The results capped unbeaten campaigns for both Indian teams at the nine-day event, staged at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. India’s men finished with eight wins from eight matches, while the women won all six of their fixtures.
Men dominate Sri Lanka in the final
India’s men took control of the final early and carried their advantage through both halves. They led 30-10 at half-time after outscoring Sri Lanka 15-2 in a decisive stretch. India inflicted four All-Outs during the match and did not concede one, underlining the gap between the sides on the night.
Aditya Shinde was India’s leading raider with 10 points from 14 raids, including four bonus points, to register a Super 10. Bharat Hooda added eight raid points, all in the second half, while Pankaj Mohite contributed six. Vice-captain Naveen Kumar scored five points.
The defensive effort was led by Yogesh Dahiya, who completed five successful tackles from five attempts for a High 5. India also received two tackle points each from Shubham Shinde, captain Surjeet Singh, Pravesh Malik and Deepak Sankar. Sri Lanka struggled to make progress in attack and finished with 11 raid points and nine tackle points. Maduwantha was their leading contributor with six tackle points.
Women seal the double with win over Uganda
India women had opened the finals evening with a 35-15 victory over Uganda. Led by captain Nidhi Sharma, the team built a substantial first-half advantage and went into the break 22-7 ahead. India did not lose a raid in the opening half, while Uganda failed to convert any of their nine tackle attempts in that period.
Sakshi led the scoring with nine raid points from 10 raids, including two bonus points. She was successful in all six of her first-half raids and collected seven points before the interval. Anu added six raid points and Nidhi Sharma scored five, while Ritu and Suman contributed four tackle points each.
Uganda edged India 7-6 on raid points after the break, but India’s second All-Out with less than 10 minutes remaining secured the result. Nakayongo Shirat carried much of Uganda’s attacking workload, scoring 11 of her team’s 15 points.
Unbeaten campaigns underline India’s depth
The men’s title was the result of a consistent run across the group stage and knockout rounds. India topped Group A with six wins, beating England 46-26, Uganda 44-30, Malaysia 37-23, Nigeria 50-23, Tanzania 48-20 and Sri Lanka 45-24. They then defeated Bangladesh 56-27 in the semi-final before completing the campaign with the 54-20 win over Sri Lanka.
Across those eight matches, India scored 380 points and conceded 193. No opponent managed to score more than 30 points against them during the tournament. The women’s side also controlled its route to the title, winning all six matches. Their run included victories over Malaysia, Singapore, Uganda and Nigeria in the group stage, followed by a 39-14 semi-final win over Sri Lanka and the final triumph against Uganda.
A notable milestone for Commonwealth kabaddi
The first edition brought national teams from across the Commonwealth together in Ahmedabad and gave the sport a dedicated international championship platform. India’s double victory provided the home crowd with a memorable finish and highlighted the strength of its men’s and women’s programmes.
The results also offered individual milestones for the tournament’s leading performers. Shinde’s Super 10 and Dahiya’s perfect five-from-five tackling performance defined the men’s final, while Sakshi’s nine raid points and 52-point overall championship return stood out in the women’s competition.
India’s two titles are the defining outcome of the inaugural championship. The unbeaten records, emphatic final margins and contributions from several players across both squads made the Ahmedabad event a successful campaign for the hosts.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
India won both the men’s and women’s titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2026. The men defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in their final, while the women beat Uganda 35-15 to complete a double for the hosts.
What was the score in the men’s India vs Sri Lanka final?
India defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in the men’s final. Aditya Shinde led India with 10 raid points, Bharat Hooda added eight, and Yogesh Dahiya recorded five successful tackles from five attempts as India completed an unbeaten eight-match campaign.
What was the score in the women’s India vs Uganda final?
India women beat Uganda 35-15 in the final. Sakshi top-scored for India with nine raid points, while Anu contributed six raid points and captain Nidhi Sharma added five. India completed the tournament with six wins from six matches.
Who were the top performers in the Commonwealth Kabaddi finals?
Aditya Shinde scored 10 raid points for India men against Sri Lanka, and Yogesh Dahiya made five successful tackles. In the women’s final, Sakshi scored nine raid points against Uganda and finished the championship with 52 points from six matches.
Where was the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held?
The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship was held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The men’s and women’s finals took place on October 31, 2026, with India defeating Sri Lanka and Uganda respectively.