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India open against England and Malaysia as 13 nations chase inaugural titles in the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Photo credit: AKFI Image Source: IANS

Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship: India Open Against England, Malaysia As 13 Nations Chase Inaugural Titles

By IANS News October 22, 2026 • 21:50 PM View: 13

Veer Savarkar Sports Complex: India’s women and men begin their quest for the first Commonwealth kabaddi crown on Friday, facing Malaysia and England in successive matches as the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship opens at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.

From October 23 to 31, 23 squads from 13 nations will contest 62 matches, 39 men’s and 23 women’s, starting with Kenya vs Singapore in Men’s Group B at 11:00 AM.