The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 began on October 23 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, with Kenya and Sri Lanka securing victories in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
Six matches were played on the opening day, with Uganda and Scotland also recording convincing wins. Kenya’s Lavenda Odhiambo and Scotland’s Brar delivered the standout individual performances, scoring 25 points each in their respective matches.
Uganda registered the biggest victory of the day, defeating Singapore 61-12 in the women’s competition.
Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: Day 1 Results
| Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s | Kenya vs Singapore | Kenya won 48-28 |
| Men’s | Sri Lanka vs Tanzania | Sri Lanka won 48-21 |
| Men’s | Scotland vs Australia | Scotland won 59-30 |
| Women’s | Uganda vs Singapore | Uganda won 61-12 |
| Women’s | Kenya vs Bangladesh | Kenya won 34-25 |
| Women’s | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Sri Lanka won 53-10 |
Kenya and Sri Lanka finished the opening day with two victories each, while Scotland and Uganda also made strong starts to their campaigns.
Kenya Men Beat Singapore 48-28
Kenya opened their men’s campaign with a 48-28 victory over Singapore, led by an impressive raiding performance from captain James Kamweti. Kamweti scored 19 raid points, while Stephen Adongo contributed seven points and Samuel Wafula added eight, including four tackle points.
Kenya dominated the attacking exchanges, collecting 32 raid points compared with Singapore’s 20.
They also held a 12-6 advantage in tackle points and inflicted four All-Outs without conceding any.
Singapore’s best performer was Muhammad Aidil Mutalib, who finished with nine raid points.
Kenya’s balanced performance in attack and defence helped them establish control and secure a comfortable opening victory.
Sri Lanka Men Defeat Tanzania 48-21
Sri Lanka began their men’s campaign with a commanding 48-21 win over Tanzania. Milinda Chathuranga led the scoring with 11 raid points from 17 raids, while Viduranga contributed another 10 points.
Sri Lanka finished with 25 raid points against Tanzania’s nine and inflicted six All-Outs.
Santhushta strengthened their defensive performance with five tackle points.
Tanzania showed resistance through their defenders, with Hafidhi Ali, captain Masudi Omary and Ibrahim Mashaka collecting four tackle points each.
Juma Sultania was Tanzania’s leading raider with seven points.
However, Tanzania’s 17 unsuccessful raids significantly affected their chances of remaining competitive.
Sri Lanka capitalised on those mistakes to secure a convincing victory.
Scotland Men Thrash Australia 59-30 as Brar Scores 25 Points
Scotland produced one of the opening day’s strongest performances, defeating Australia 59-30. Brar was the standout player, scoring 25 points, including 23 raid points from 23 raids. Remarkably, he completed the match without recording a single unsuccessful raid.
Scotland captain Ryan Mcgallagly contributed 12 points, while Remy Friel added five. The Scottish team dominated the raiding department with 40 points compared with Australia’s 25.
They also registered eight tackle points against Australia’s one and won the All-Out battle 8-2.
For Australia, Jasmeet Grewal was the leading raider, scoring eight points from just three raids.
Divjot Singh and Kuldeep Singh contributed four points each. Scotland’s attacking efficiency proved decisive as they secured a 29-point victory.
Uganda Women Crush Singapore 61-12
Uganda recorded the largest winning margin of the opening day with a 61-12 victory over Singapore in the women’s competition. The Ugandan side dominated both attack and defence, collecting 33 raid points and 16 tackle points. They inflicted 10 All-Outs without conceding any.
Nakayongo Shirat, Ademun Lucy and captain Nalubega Olivia each scored eight points.
Nayiga Mawanda also contributed seven points to Uganda’s commanding performance.
Singapore struggled to contain Uganda’s raiders and finished with just 10 raid points and two tackle points. Captain Anandarajan Sindini led Singapore with six points, while Arthi Selvan scored four raid points.
Uganda’s all-round performance gave them an emphatic start to the tournament.
Kenya Women Beat Bangladesh 34-25 as Lavenda Odhiambo Stars
Kenya’s women’s team completed a successful opening day for the country with a 34-25 victory over Bangladesh. Lavenda Odhiambo delivered an exceptional individual performance, scoring 25 points from 23 raids. Her contribution accounted for 25 of Kenya’s 26 raid points, making her the central figure in the team’s victory.
Bangladesh offered stronger resistance than the other losing teams on the opening day.
Sraboni Mollick and Anzuara Ratry scored seven points each, while Brishti Biswas added five.
However, Kenya gained an advantage through four All-Outs compared with Bangladesh’s two.
Kenya also held a narrow 2-1 advantage in tackle points.
Odhiambo’s outstanding raiding performance ultimately proved decisive in securing Kenya’s nine-point win.
Sri Lanka Women Dominate Scotland 53-10
Sri Lanka’s women’s team completed the country’s opening-day double with a dominant 53-10 victory over Scotland. Sri Lanka collected 22 raid points and 20 tackle points, demonstrating their strength in both departments. They also inflicted 10 All-Outs without conceding any.
Captain Hansamali led the defensive effort with six tackle points, while Madushani contributed five points.
Scotland struggled to make an impact defensively and failed to register a single tackle point.
Rowen Strachan provided their main attacking contribution with five raid points.
Sri Lanka’s defensive organisation and consistent raiding helped them secure a 43-point victory.
Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: Top Performers on Day 1
Several players delivered impressive individual performances during the tournament’s opening matches.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavenda Odhiambo | Kenya Women | 25 points from 23 raids |
| Brar | Scotland Men | 25 points, including 23 raid points |
| James Kamweti | Kenya Men | 19 raid points |
| Ryan Mcgallagly | Scotland Men | 12 points |
| Milinda Chathuranga | Sri Lanka Men | 11 raid points |
| Viduranga | Sri Lanka Men | 10 points |
| Muhammad Aidil Mutalib | Singapore Men | 9 raid points |
| Nakayongo Shirat | Uganda Women | 8 points |
| Ademun Lucy | Uganda Women | 8 points |
| Nalubega Olivia | Uganda Women | 8 points |
Odhiambo and Brar shared the highest individual points tally of the opening day.
Brar’s 23 successful raids without a single unsuccessful attempt were particularly impressive, while Odhiambo accounted for nearly all of Kenya’s raid points against Bangladesh.
Kenya and Sri Lanka Make Strong Start in Ahmedabad
The opening day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 featured six decisive results, with Kenya and Sri Lanka emerging as the only countries to win in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Scotland’s men impressed with their 59-30 victory over Australia, while Uganda’s women delivered the day’s biggest win against Singapore.
The performances of Lavenda Odhiambo, Brar and James Kamweti highlighted the attacking quality on display at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.
With the opening matches completed, the championship continues in Ahmedabad as teams compete for places in the knockout stages.
