India set to face Uganda in Commonwealth kabaddi final
India and Uganda have advanced to the women's final of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad after winning their respective semi-final matches. The final is scheduled for October 31, marking a rematch of their earlier group-stage encounter.
Why it matters
This event showcases the international growth and competitive development of kabaddi as a sport within the Commonwealth nations.
Hyderabad: India and Uganda set up a title clash in the women's section of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Uganda edged past Kenya 23-21 in a last-minute thriller, while India thrashed Sri Lanka 39-14.
The two sides will meet in the women's final on October 31, a rematch of their group-stage encounter, which India won 41-18.
Uganda defeated Kenya 23-21 to book their place in the final. Nakayongo Shirat and Nalwoga Nahia led Uganda with eight points each, with Nahia scoring all her points in the second half after coming off the bench. Captain Nalubega Olivia added three tackle points.
Uganda scored 17 raid points and four tackle points and inflicted one All-Out. Lavenda Odhiambo top-scored for Kenya with 16 raid points from 25 raids, including six bonus points, while Lizzeanne Owino added two tackle points.
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