India Secure Historic Double at Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

India has marked a significant milestone in international kabaddi by clinching both the men's and women's titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, held in Ahmedabad. The men’s team concluded their campaign with a dominant 54-20 victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Saturday.

Men's Final Performance

The men's squad maintained complete control throughout the final, establishing a 30-10 lead by halftime. Their performance was defined by:

• Offensive strength: Aditya Shinde led the attack with 10 raid points, supported by Bharat Hooda with eight points.
• Defensive reliability: Yogesh Dahiya achieved five tackle points with a perfect success rate, anchoring the defense.
• Strategic dominance: India successfully inflicted four All-Outs on the Sri Lankan side throughout the match.

Unbeaten Campaign

India's route to the championship was flawless, finishing the tournament with an undefeated record of eight wins out of eight matches. Key highlights of their journey included:

• Topping Group A with six victories.
• A decisive 56-27 win against Bangladesh in the semifinal.
• Accumulating 380 total points while conceding 193 over the course of the tournament.

In the earlier women's final, India demonstrated similar superiority by defeating Uganda 35-15 to secure the inaugural title. Players noted the strong support from the local Ahmedabad crowd, which contributed to the celebratory atmosphere following the double victory. Interested fans can verify official tournament standings and match statistics through the official Commonwealth Kabaddi federation portals or the organizing committee’s announcements.