Indian Women Win Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad

Why in the News?

Led by captain **Nidhi Sharma**, the World Champion Indian women's kabaddi team defeated Uganda **35-15** in the final on October 31, 2026, in Ahmedabad to be crowned the inaugural **Commonwealth Kabaddi Champions**, finishing their campaign completely undefeated.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Tournament & Final Summary:

- Host City: **Ahmedabad, Gujarat**.

- Final Scoreline: India 35 – 15 Uganda.

- India capped a perfect record of **6 wins out of 6 matches**.

- Standout Performers in Final:

- **Sakshi:** Top-scored for India with 9 raid points (including 2 bonus points) from 10 raids. She finished the overall tournament with 52 points across 6 matches.

- Captain Nidhi Sharma added 5 raid points and Anu contributed 6 raid points.

- Defensive Anchors: Ritu and Suman anchored the defense with 4 tackle points each.

- For Uganda, Nakayongo Shirat scored 11 of her team's total 15 points.

- India's Unbeaten Campaign Path:

- Group Stage: Defeated Malaysia (73-13), Singapore (32-16), Uganda (41-18), and Nigeria (38-10).

- Semi-final: Defeated Sri Lanka (39-14).

- Final: Defeated Uganda (35-15).

Static GK Facts:

- Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI):

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

- 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 Women's Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship title in 2026?

A: India (Runner-up: Uganda)

Q: In which Indian city was the final of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 hosted?

A: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Q: Who top-scored for India with 9 raid points in the final of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?

A: Sakshi

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

A: Jaipur, India

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