Sports 01 November 2026
Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team Crowned Commonwealth Champions After Dominant Win Over Sri Lanka
Why in the News?
Led by captain **Surjeet Singh**, the Indian men's kabaddi team registered a crushing **54-20** victory over Sri Lanka in the final at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2026, to win the **Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship** title. The win completed a historic double for India, with both the men's and women's teams remaining completely undefeated throughout the tournament.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Tournament & Final Summary:
- Venue: **Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat**.
- Final Scoreline: India 54 – 20 Sri Lanka.
- India finished with a flawless **unbeaten campaign** across the championship.
- Squad & Key Leadership:
- Captain: **Surjeet Singh** | Vice-Captain: **Naveen Kumar**.
- Indian raiders and defenders put on a masterclass in aggressive tackling and multipoint raiding to outclass Sri Lanka from start to finish.
- India's Unbeaten Campaign Path:
- Group Stage: Defeated England (46-26), Uganda (44-30), Tanzania (48-20), and Sri Lanka.
- Semi-final: Defeated Bangladesh 56-27.
- Final: Defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 to claim Gold.
Static GK Facts:
- Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI):
- Formed: **1973** | Headquarters: **Jaipur, Rajasthan**.
- Official national governing body for kabaddi in India.
- International Kabaddi Federation (IKF):
- Formed: **2004** | Headquarters: **Jaipur, India**.
- Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF):
- Headquarters: **London, United Kingdom** | President: **Chris Jenkins**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which country won the inaugural Men's Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 title?
A: India (Runner-up: Sri Lanka)
Q: Who captained the Indian men's kabaddi team to victory at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
A: Surjeet Singh
Q: In which venue was the final of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 played in Ahmedabad?
A: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex
Q: Where is the global headquarters of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) located?
A: Jaipur, India
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