India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams continued their impressive run at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, registering commanding victories over Nigeria at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Monday.
The Indian women’s team secured a convincing 38-10 win to qualify for the semifinals, while the men’s side completed a successful day with a dominant 50-23 victory. Both teams recorded their fourth wins of the tournament.
The women’s team controlled proceedings from the opening stages, putting Nigeria under constant pressure through effective raiding and disciplined defending.
India established a commanding 24-6 advantage by halftime, leaving their opponents with a difficult task in the second half.
The hosts maintained their dominance after the interval, adding another 14 points to seal a comfortable 28-point victory.
Anu delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 11 raid points from 17 attempts. Sakshi contributed four raid points, while captain Nidhi Sharma added two.
India’s defence also played an important role, with Sabhai Gadhavi collecting three tackle points. Priya and Ritu contributed two tackle points each.
Nigeria struggled to match India’s intensity, although Robert Moses managed six raid points and Bassey Edet added two. Dennis Udeme registered the visitors’ only tackle point.
In the men’s competition, India produced another strong performance to extend their winning streak.
The hosts dominated the opening half, racing to a 25-7 lead before completing a comprehensive 50-23 victory.
Sachin Tanwar spearheaded India’s attack with 12 raid points, while Aditya Shinde provided excellent support with 11.
Pankaj Mohite also impressed, contributing eight raid points and two tackle points. Surjeet Narwal led India’s defensive efforts with four tackle points.
India finished the contest with a clear advantage in both departments, collecting 31 raid points compared to Nigeria’s 21 and seven tackle points against the visitors’ two.
Nigeria showed greater attacking determination after halftime, scoring 16 points in the second half.
Edem Wisdom Ita led Nigeria’s resistance with eight raid points. Ekpe Victory Emmanuel contributed six points, including five raid points and one tackle point, while Izu Prince Udah added five raid points.
However, India’s substantial first-half advantage ensured the result was never seriously threatened.
The victories further strengthened India’s position in the championship as both teams continued to demonstrate their attacking strength and defensive organisation.
The Indian women’s team will next face the second-placed side from Group B in Friday’s semifinal.
Meanwhile, the men’s team will return to action against Tanzania on Tuesday, aiming to maintain their unbeaten momentum in the competition.
