India delivered a historic performance at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, as both the men’s and women’s teams clinched gold medals, completing a memorable double victory.
In the men’s final, India defeated Sri Lanka by a commanding score of 54-20 to become the first-ever men’s champions of the tournament. Aditya Shinde led India’s attack with 10 raid points, while Bharat Hooda contributed eight points. Defender Yogesh Dahiya also impressed with five successful tackles.The Indian women’s team had earlier secured the gold medal by defeating Uganda 35-15 in the final. Sakshi emerged as the top scorer with nine raid points, while captain Nidhi Sharma contributed five points.
Both Indian teams remained unbeaten throughout the nine-day championship, showcasing India’s dominance in the sport. The tournament featured 13 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams and was held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from October 23 to 31.The double victory marks a proud moment for Indian kabaddi and gives the sport a major boost on the international stage.
