Ahmedabad, October 31, 2026: India’s men’s and women’s teams have reached the finals of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, giving the hosts an opportunity to compete for both titles on home soil.
In the women’s semi-final, India defeated Sri Lanka 39-14 after taking a 24-7 lead at half-time. Uganda booked the other final spot with a narrow 23-21 win over Kenya.
The Indian men advanced with a commanding 56-27 victory over Bangladesh. Sri Lanka joined them in the final after defeating Kenya 28-24.
Finals schedule
- Women: India vs Uganda at 7:30 pm IST on October 31.
- Men: India vs Sri Lanka at 9:00 pm IST on October 31.
Both title matches are scheduled at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The championship features teams from across the Commonwealth and is being held in India from October 23 to 31.
India’s double title opportunity
Reaching both finals is a significant result for the host nation. The teams will look to convert their semi-final performances into championship victories in front of home supporters.
Sources: Pro Kabaddi; Pro Kabaddi; Akashvani News.
