India opens Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship against England and Malaysia in Ahmedabad
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports
India begins its campaign at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship on Friday at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, facing England in the men’s competition and Malaysia in the women’s event. The nine-day tournament runs from October 23 to 31 and features 23 teams from 13 nations competing across 62 matches, with India placed in Group A alongside Nigeria, Malaysia, Uganda, England, Tanzania and Sri Lanka. India’s men’s team is captained by Surjeet Singh and includes players such as Naveen Kumar, Sachin Tanwar and Pankaj Mohite, while the women’s side is led by Nidhi Sharma with vice-captain Ritu. After its opening fixtures, India will face Uganda on October 24, Malaysia on October 25 and Nigeria on October 26 before the top two from each group advance to the semifinals on October 30.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a platform for India to showcase its kabaddi depth ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the team’s performance potentially influencing the sport’s inclusion and development across Commonwealth nations.
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