Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: Malaysia women alive, Bangladesh and Canada men win on Day 5
Synopsis
Malaysia Women's 62-17 demolition of Singapore kept their semifinal hopes alive on Day 5 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, while Anmol Thakur's 19-point haul fired Canada past Scotland 62-30. Kenya Women, already through to the last four, rolled over Scotland 61-16 to signal their title intent.
Key Takeaways
Kenya Women beat Scotland Women 61-16 , with Lavenda Odhiambo top-scoring on 16 points and 8 All-Outs inflicted.
Malaysia Women defeated Singapore Women 62-17 — Shamithra led with 17 points — to keep their semifinal qualification alive.
Bangladesh beat Singapore 60-28 in the men's draw, led by Md Rahman's 12 points .
Canada downed Scotland 62-30 ; Anmol Thakur was the day's standout with 19 points .
Malaysia Men defeated England 55-29 , with Ravidran Vicram contributing 14 points .
All matches were played at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex , Ahmedabad , on 27 October 2026 .
Day Five of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 delivered five high-scoring matches at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 27 October, with Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Canada among the day's winners. Malaysia Women kept their semifinal qualification hopes alive with a dominant performance, while Kenya Women continued their formidable run after already securing a spot in the last four.
Kenya Women Crush Scotland
Kenya Women registered a dominant 61-16 win over Scotland Women to reinforce their status as one of the tournament's strongest sides. Lavenda Odhiambo led all scorers with 16 points, supported by Esther Omolo (9 points) and Joy Vanessa Onyango (6 points). Kenya inflicted 8 All-Outs and accumulated 37 raid points, while Scotland managed just 12 raid points and 4 tackle points, unable to withstand Kenya's relentless attacking pressure.
Malaysia Women Stay in Semifinal Hunt
Malaysia Women defeated Singapore Women 62-17 to keep their qualification hopes alive. Shamithra was the standout performer with 17 points, while Darsini chipped in with 12 and Bramakumari added 6. Malaysia piled up 37 raid points and inflicted 5 All-Outs, limiting Singapore to 14 raid points and 3 tackle points. Malaysia will need to continue winning to secure a semifinal berth.
Bangladesh and Canada Dominate Men's Draws
Bangladesh eased past Singapore 60-28 in the men's category. Md Rahman topped the scoring charts with 12 points, with Md Hasibul Hossain adding 8 and Akash Md Julfiker contributing 6. Bangladesh racked up 39 raid points and inflicted 3 All-Outs, with Sheikh Razu anchoring the defence at 6 tackle points. Singapore's Aadit Senthilkumar top-scored for his side with 11 points, but it was not enough to bridge the gap in attacking efficiency.
Canada outclassed Scotland 62-30 in a well-rounded display. Anmol Thakur was the day's top individual performer with 19 points, while Manpreet Singh contributed 15 and Anand added 9. Canada accumulated 37 raid points and inflicted 4 All-Outs; Scotland responded with 18 raid points and 9 tackle points but could not contain Canada's attacking threat.
Malaysia Men Beat England
Malaysia Men rounded off their strong day by defeating England 55-29. Ravidran Vicram led Malaysia with 14 points, Isaac Alton added 8, and Rama Naidu Madhava Rao contributed 7 tackle points. Malaysia tallied 27 raid points and 19 tackle points, inflicting 4 All-Outs. England secured 25 raid points but struggled defensively, finishing with just 3 tackle points.
Tournament Picture Heading Into the Final Days
With the semifinal positions beginning to crystallise, the remaining league matches will be decisive for sides like Malaysia Women, who must keep winning to stay in contention. Kenya Women, already through to the last four, will be looking to sharpen form ahead of the knockouts. The championship continues at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad through the rest of the week.
Point of View
While Canada and Bangladesh are quietly building momentum in the men's. Malaysia's double win — in both genders — is the most strategically significant result of the day, keeping their semifinal math intact on both fronts. Kabaddi's expansion into Commonwealth competition is a long-term play for the sport's global footprint, and high-margin wins by non-traditional powers like Bangladesh and Canada signal that the gap between the established South Asian sides and the rest is narrowing, even if the scorelines don't always show it.
NationPress
27 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on Day 5 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
Day 5 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on 27 October 2026 produced five results: Kenya Women beat Scotland Women 61-16, Malaysia Women beat Singapore Women 62-17, Bangladesh beat Singapore 60-28 (men), Canada beat Scotland 62-30 (men), and Malaysia beat England 55-29 (men).
Did Malaysia Women qualify for the semifinals?
Malaysia Women have not yet qualified — their 62-17 win over Singapore kept their hopes alive, but they will need further wins to secure a semifinal berth. Kenya Women, by contrast, have already confirmed their place in the last four.
Who was the top individual scorer on Day 5?
Canada's Anmol Thakur was the highest individual scorer of the day with 19 points in the men's 62-30 win over Scotland. In the women's competition, Shamithra of Malaysia led scorers with 17 points against Singapore.
Where is the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 being held?
The tournament is being held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, India. Day 5 matches took place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
How did Bangladesh perform in the men's competition on Day 5?
Bangladesh defeated Singapore 60-28 in the men's competition, with Md Rahman top-scoring on 12 points. Bangladesh accumulated 39 raid points and inflicted 3 All-Outs, with Sheikh Razu leading the defence on 6 tackle points.
