Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team Crowned Commonwealth Champions After Dominant Win Over Sri Lanka

Why in the News?

Led by captain **Surjeet Singh**, the Indian men's kabaddi team registered a crushing **54-20** victory over Sri Lanka in the final at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2026, to win the **Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship** title. The win completed a historic double for India, with both the men's and women's teams remaining completely undefeated throughout the tournament.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Tournament & Final Summary:

- Venue: **Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat**.

- Final Scoreline: India 54 – 20 Sri Lanka.

- India finished with a flawless **unbeaten campaign** across the championship.

- Squad & Key Leadership:

- Captain: **Surjeet Singh** | Vice-Captain: **Naveen Kumar**.

- Indian raiders and defenders put on a masterclass in aggressive tackling and multipoint raiding to outclass Sri Lanka from start to finish.

- India's Unbeaten Campaign Path:

- Group Stage: Defeated England (46-26), Uganda (44-30), Tanzania (48-20), and Sri Lanka.

- Semi-final: Defeated Bangladesh 56-27.

- Final: Defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 to claim Gold.

Static GK Facts:

- Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI):

- Formed: **1973** | Headquarters: **Jaipur, Rajasthan**.

- Official national governing body for kabaddi in India.

- International Kabaddi Federation (IKF):

- Formed: **2004** | Headquarters: **Jaipur, India**.

- Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF):

- Headquarters: **London, United Kingdom** | President: **Chris Jenkins**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which country won the inaugural Men's Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 title?

A: India (Runner-up: Sri Lanka)

Q: Who captained the Indian men's kabaddi team to victory at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?

A: Surjeet Singh

Q: In which venue was the final of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 played in Ahmedabad?

A: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex

Q: Where is the global headquarters of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) located?

A: Jaipur, India

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