India registered a clean sweep at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held in Ahmedabad, capturing gold medals across both women's and men's competitions. The final matches, hosted at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on October 31, saw Indian squads outclass their opponents through comprehensive margins. In the women's decider, India dismantled Uganda with a 35-15 scoreline to lift the championship. Soon after, the Indian men's side produced an equally commanding display against Sri Lanka, sealing the tournament title with an emphatic 54-20 victory. The competitive women's draw featured a total of 10 participating national teams.
India's Raiders Neutralise Uganda's Defensive Line
Uganda reached the title match on the back of an impressive semifinal victory that had relied heavily on disciplined tackling and defensive organisation. However, that defensive structure crumbled rapidly under sustained pressure from Indian raiders in the final. Sakshi led India's attack with exceptional precision, bagging a match-high 9 points for the team that included 7 touch points and 2 bonus points. She received strong offensive backing from Anu Sen, who scored 6 points, while captain Nidhi Sharma added 5 crucial points to the scoreboard.
For Uganda, Nakayongo Shirat delivered a standout individual effort by scoring 11 points to finish as her team's leading point-scorer. Despite her resistance, India seized complete command early in the contest, opening up a commanding 22-7 cushion by the conclusion of the first half. That commanding gap placed the fixture beyond Uganda's reach. The triumph capped an unblemished campaign for the Indian women, who progressed unbeaten through the group stages before systematically ousting Sri Lanka and Uganda in the knockout phase. Key match highlights were shared on X by tournament broadcasters following the podium finish.
Men's Squad Sweeps Past Sri Lanka in One-Sided Final
The men's section followed a similar trajectory of Indian dominance, with the squad preserving its tournament-long control straight into the final against Sri Lanka. The Indian lineup established immediate authority on the mat, building an unassailable 30-10 advantage by the close of the opening half.
Maintaining relentless raiding tempo and defensive solidity during the second half, the Indian men prevented any fightback from Sri Lanka, ultimately concluding the match at 54-20. The victory ensured both championship trophies stayed with India, marking an emphatic twin success in the debut edition of the international tournament.
