India Women Reach Kabaddi Final After Defeating Sri Lanka
India Women advance to final after 39-14 win over Sri Lanka, set to face Uganda in title match.
The Brief
- India Women beat Sri Lanka 39-14 in semi-final.
- Uganda Women edged Kenya 23-21 to secure final spot.
- Final between India and Uganda scheduled for October 31.
Day eight of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 featured two women’s semi-finals at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. India Women and Uganda Women advanced to the final after their respective matches.
India Women dominated Sri Lanka Women with a score of 39-14. The match saw India leading 24-7 at halftime and maintaining control throughout. Sakshi was India’s top scorer with 11 points, while captain Nidhi Sharma contributed 10 points.
Uganda Women overcame Kenya Women in a close 23-21 semi-final. Uganda scored 17 raid points and four tackle points, with Nakayongo Shirat and Nalwoga Nahia each scoring eight points. Kenya’s Lavenda Odhiambo scored 16 raid points, but Uganda’s first-half All-Out and perfect record in do-or-die raids secured the win.
India Women’s captain Nidhi Sharma expressed confidence ahead of the final, noting Uganda would adjust their strategy for the rematch. The final between India and Uganda will take place on October 31 at 7:30 PM IST at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
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