Indian Women Win Gold in Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship Title 2026

India’s women’s kabaddi team has made history by winning the first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The team won every match it played, a rare perfect run.

India Defeats Uganda to Win Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2026

India beat Uganda 35-15 in the final on 31 October 2026, a margin of 20 points. This was India’s sixth win in six matches.

Sakshi Was Star Performer in Women’s Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

India took control early and led 22-7 at half-time. Sakshi was the star, scoring nine raid points from 10 attempts, including two bonus points. Seven of those came in the first half. Anu added six raid points and captain Nidhi Sharma added five.

Uganda played better after the break and won the second-half raid points 7-6. But India’s second All-Out, with under 10 minutes left, ended any hope of a comeback. Uganda’s Nakayongo Shirat was her side’s best player with 11 points.

Tournament Details

• Dates: 23-31 October 2026
• Venue: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad
• Teams: 10, split into two groups of five

India’s Women’s Squad & Leadership

1. Nidhi Sharma captained the side. 
2. Ritu Mitharwal was vice-captain. 
3. Nidhi’s calm leadership and her contribution in the final were important to the win.

Who were the key players?

Sakshi, Anu, Suman, Priya, and Sabay Gadawi were the main names in the squad. Sakshi and Anu, as the final showed, led the raiding department.

2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship Women’s Winner List