Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship 2026: India men beat Uganda 44-30, women down Singapore 32-16
Synopsis
India's kabaddi juggernaut rolls on at the inaugural Commonwealth Championship in Ahmedabad — the men dismantled Uganda 44-30 while the women cruised past Singapore 32-16 on Day 2, with both squads remaining unbeaten and setting up blockbuster Sunday fixtures against Uganda and Malaysia.
Key Takeaways
India's men defeated Uganda 44-30 and women defeated Singapore 32-16 on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad .
Shivam Patare top-scored for the Indian men with 8 points ; Naveen Kumar and Bharat added 6 each .
Sakshi led the women's team with 6 points ; captain Nidhi Sharma contributed 3 points .
Bangladesh thrashed Canada 67-28 in the men's draw; Scotland's women beat England 53-36 with Kirstey Martin scoring 25 points .
India women face Uganda at 6:45 pm and men face Malaysia at 8 pm on Sunday .
India's men and women kabaddi teams both extended their unbeaten runs on Day 2 of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Saturday, 24 October. The men overcame Uganda 44-30, while the women's side dispatched Singapore 32-16 in a commanding double-header showing for the hosts.
Men's Match: India Dismantle Uganda
The Indian men's team delivered a disciplined, two-phase performance against an improving Uganda side. After Uganda briefly narrowed the deficit to 3-4 in the opening minutes, India seized control through a blend of raid and tackle points and inflicted an all-out to surge ahead 13-4. The team maintained a double-digit lead for the rest of the contest.
Shivam Patare was the standout performer, finishing as the match's top scorer with eight points. Naveen Kumar and Bharat contributed six points each, while Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite added four points apiece to round out India's attacking depth.
Women's Match: Sakshi Leads Comfortable Win Over Singapore
The Indian women's team was equally dominant, registering a 32-16 victory over Singapore. Sakshi led all scorers with six points, backed by Renuka, Anu, and Suman, who chipped in with four points each. Captain Nidhi Sharma contributed three points. Singapore's best performer was Arthi Selvan with four points.
Other Results on Day 2
Elsewhere in the men's competition, Bangladesh thrashed Canada 67-28 in one of the day's most one-sided results. Mijanur Rahman and Julfikar Akash scored 10 points each for Bangladesh, who dominated the raiding department with 45 raid points to Canada's 19 and inflicted five all-outs. Anand and Manpreet Singh scored 10 and eight points respectively for Canada.
Sri Lanka posted a comprehensive win over Malaysia, with Milinda Chathuranga contributing 16 points and Viduranga adding 11. Sri Lanka outscored Malaysia 35-21 in raid points and 9-5 in tackle points. Singapore's men secured their first win of the tournament, defeating Scotland 50-28, with Mohammed Aadil Mutalib top-scoring on 10 points and Vishnuvarthan Deva adding seven. Singapore led 31-11 at half-time and finished with a 28-11 advantage in raid points.
In the women's draw, Kenya edged Sri Lanka 23-20 in a tightly contested defensive battle — neither side managed an all-out. Kenya held a 15-11 edge in raid points, while Sri Lanka led narrowly 9-8 in tackle points. Scotland's women produced the most eye-catching performance of the day, defeating England 53-36. Kirstey Martin was exceptional with 25 points, while McPherson and Steele added six each. Akhshay Ambeda led England's response with 19 points. Scotland registered 38 raid points to England's 26 and restricted their opponents to just four tackle points.
What's Next for India
India's women are scheduled to face Uganda at 6:45 pm on Sunday, while the men's team will take on Malaysia at 8 pm. With both squads yet to drop a point, India will look to carry their momentum into what could be stiffer tests as the inaugural championship gathers pace.
Point of View
But the margins tell a more interesting story — a 14-point win for the men and a 16-point rout for the women signal depth across the squad, not just reliance on star names. The real test will come in the knockout rounds, where defensive structures from sides like Kenya — who held Sri Lanka to zero all-outs — could pose tougher questions. Kabaddi's inclusion in a Commonwealth-format championship is itself a landmark, and India's performance so far is doing the sport's case for wider international recognition no harm.
NationPress
24 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were India's results on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
India's men defeated Uganda 44-30 and the women's team beat Singapore 32-16 on Day 2 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on 24 October. Both squads remain unbeaten in the inaugural tournament.
Who were India's top scorers in the men's and women's matches?
Shivam Patare led the men's team with 8 points, while Naveen Kumar and Bharat added 6 each. In the women's match, Sakshi top-scored with 6 points, supported by Renuka, Anu, and Suman with 4 each.
What is the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
It is the inaugural edition of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, being held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, India. The tournament features men's and women's teams from multiple Commonwealth nations competing in the traditional contact sport.
What other matches were played on Day 2?
Bangladesh beat Canada 67-28 and Sri Lanka beat Malaysia in the men's draw. Singapore's men defeated Scotland 50-28. In the women's competition, Kenya edged Sri Lanka 23-20 and Scotland beat England 53-36, with Kirstey Martin scoring 25 points.
When do India play next at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship?
India's women are scheduled to face Uganda at 6:45 pm on Sunday, while the men's team takes on Malaysia at 8 pm on the same day.
