India complete historic double at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
India secured a historic double at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 by winning both the men's and women's titles. The men's team defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final to remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for the sport of Kabaddi as it gains international recognition through the Commonwealth platform.
India created history by winning the men’s title at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 after beating Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final in Ahmedabad on Saturday.The victory also completed a double for India, as the women's team had earlier defeated Uganda 35-15 to win their title.Aditya Shinde led India's attack with 10 raid points, while Bharat Hooda added eight points, all in the second half. Pankaj Mohite scored six points and vice-captain Naveen Kumar contributed five. Yogesh Dahiya was outstanding in defence, scoring five tackle points without missing a single attempt.India took control early, leading 15-8 before increasing their advantage to 30-10 at half-time. Their raiders and defenders continued to put pressure on Sri Lanka after the break, helping India inflict four All-Outs during the match.Sri Lanka struggled to find scoring opportunities, with their raiders managing only 11 points.
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