India complete historic double at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
India defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 to win the inaugural men’s Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad. Aditya Shinde led the attack with 10 raid points, while Yogesh Dahiya impressed in defence. India completed a historic double after the women’s team also won gold earlier. The men finished unbeaten, securing eight victories throughout the tournament.
India achieved a historic double at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 by winning both the men's and women's titles. In the men's final held in Ahmedabad, India defeated Sri Lanka 54-20, with Aditya Shinde leading the attack with 10 raid points and Yogesh Dahiya excelling in defence with five successful tackles.
The women's team had earlier defeated Uganda 35-15 to secure their title. India maintained an unbeaten record throughout the championship, winning all eight matches and topping Group A with six victories. Their dominant performance resulted in a total of 380 points while conceding only 193. The men's champions of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship marked the first success of its kind in the competition.
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