India Women Win Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship With Dominant 35-15 Victory Over Uganda
Ahmedabad, October 31, 2026: India’s women became the first women’s champions of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship with a commanding 35-15 win over Uganda Women, capping an unbeaten campaign to lift the trophy. Sakshi top-scored for India with nine raid points from 10 raids, including two bonus points. Seven of those came in the first half, when she was successful in all six of her…
In a thrilling final, India's women's kabaddi team secured an impressive 35-15 victory over Uganda in the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, marking a historic first for the women's category. The Indian squad, which remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, showcased their dominance, with top scorer Sakshi contributing nine raid points from ten raids, alongside bonus points.
Other key contributors included Anu and Nidhi Sharma, who added six and five raid points respectively, with Nidhi scoring three bonus points. Uganda's Nakayongo Shirat led the charge for her team, successfully completing 24 of their 35 raids and scoring 11 points, including three bonus points. The match saw India outscoring Uganda 20-10 in raid points, while also securing 10 tackle points, along with inflicting two All-Outs.
The match's pivotal moment came in the second half when India scored 15 points, followed by a crucial All-Out, ultimately clinching the championship with a final tally of 20 raid points and 10 tackle points. The win was a culmination of India's perfect campaign, beginning with a 73-13 victory over Malaysia and ending with a 39-14 win over Sri Lanka in the semi-finals.
Team captain Nidhi Sharma expressed her joy, highlighting the significance of the event for Kabaddi's international growth and the positive impact on young players.
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