Double Gold, Double Glory! India Wins Both Titles at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
India's kabaddi stars have given fans twice the reason to celebrate! The country's men's and women's teams clinched gold at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, completing a memorable double on home soil.With dominant performances in their respective finals at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, both teams remained unbeaten and ensured that the maiden edition of the championship ended in a golden celebration for the hosts.Men Dominate Sri Lanka in the FinalThe Indian men's team produced a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka 54–20 and become the first-ever champions of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship. India seized control early, taking a 15–8 lead before stretching it to a commanding 30–10 by half-time. Their raiders and defenders continued to pile on the pressure after the break, inflicting four All-Outs during the match.Aditya Shinde led India's attacking charge with 10 raid points, while Bharat Hooda added eight points, all of them coming in the second half. Pankaj Mohite contributed six points, and vice-captain Naveen Kumar added five. The defence was equally impressive, with Yogesh Dahiya scoring five tackle points without missing a single attempt.India's dominance was reflected in Sri Lanka's limited scoring opportunities. While Maduwantha put up a spirited effort with six tackle points, the visitors could not match India's all-round strength.Women Add Another Golden ChapterEarlier, the Indian women's team had set the tone for the celebrations with a convincing 35–15 victory over Uganda in their final.Sakshi emerged as the star of the match, scoring nine raid points from 10 attempts. She was particularly dominant in the first half, succeeding in all six of her raids and collecting seven points.Anu Sen added six raid points, while captain Nidhi Sharma contributed five. In defence, Ritu Mitharwal and Suman Sahu stood firm with four tackle points each as India inflicted two All-Outs. Sakshi finished the championship with an impressive 52 points from six matches, capping a memorable campaign as India's standout performer in the final.An Unbeaten Finish to RememberIndia's men completed the tournament with a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches. After topping Group A with six victories, they defeated Bangladesh 56–27 in the semifinal before overpowering Sri Lanka in the final. The team scored 380 points during the championship while conceding only 193, underlining its dominance throughout the competition. From the women's commanding victory to the men's unbeaten march, the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship ended with India firmly on top.Two teams. Two gold medals. And one historic start to a brand-new chapter in Commonwealth kabaddi!
