Golden Sweep in Ahmedabad: India Women Decimate Uganda to Claim Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Title
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AHMEDABAD — India’s women’s kabaddi team etched their names in the history books on Saturday, October 31, storming to a emphatic gold medal victory at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026. Playing before an ecstatic home crowd at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, the host nation completely outclassed Uganda 35–15 in a high-octane summit clash.
The victory wrapped up an impeccable, unbeaten campaign for captain Nidhi Sharma’s squad, capping off group-stage dominance and decisive knockout wins over Sri Lanka and Uganda to lift the coveted title.
Raiding Royalty: Sakshi Leads the Charge
Sakshi anchored India's attacking masterclass, topping the match charts with a stellar nine-point contribution—comprising seven touch points and two bonus points. Anu Sen kept the pressure firmly on the African nation with six vital raid points, while skipper Nidhi Sharma delivered five crucial points to keep the Uganda defence scrambling throughout the night.
On the defensive front, Ritu Mitharwal and Suman Sahu turned the mat into a fortress, registering four tackle points each to snuff out any hopes of a Ugandan revival.
Uganda’s primary weapon, Nakayongo Shirat, fought valiantly to compile a team-high 11 points. However, Uganda’s backline—which had proven so pivotal in their semi-final run—looked completely unsettled against the speed and tactical sharpness of the Indian raiders.
Rampant Hosts Take Complete Control early
The East African side crumbled early under relentless pressure, conceding an all-out with three and a half minutes left in the opening period. By half-time, India held an insurmountable 22–7 cushion, having completely silenced Uganda's defense—the visitors failed to claim a single tackle point in the entire first half.
The second half brought more of the same relentless intensity. India continued to dictate terms, outscoring Uganda 20–14 in raid points and establishing a crushing 10–1 dominance in tackle points across the contest. Two inflicted all-outs yielded an extra four points, sealing a 20-point margin of victory.
A Historic Milestone for Indian Sport
Following the final whistle, the triumphant Indian squad received a thunderous ovation from the Ahmedabad crowd. Speaking after the trophy presentation, Captain Nidhi Sharma praised her team's tactical execution and credited the home fans for providing an electric atmosphere throughout the competition.
The tournament, organised by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), featured 10 women's teams vying for global honours, marking a watershed moment for the sport on the Commonwealth stage.
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