With the 2026 Asian Games now behind them, India’s attention has shifted to the next major international competition. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has unveiled a 17-player probable squad for the national training camp ahead of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.
The final Indian squad for the tournament will be selected from this preliminary group following the national camp.
Ahmedabad to Host Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
The first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship will be staged in India from October 21 to October 31, 2026, with Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad serving as the tournament venue.
The competition marks a significant milestone for the sport as it makes its debut on the Commonwealth sporting calendar.
Fourteen nations are scheduled to participate:
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Canada
- India
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Scotland
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- United Kingdom (England)
India’s 17-player Probable Squad
The AKFI has shortlisted the following players for the national preparation camp:
Raiders
- Naveen Kumar (Right Raider)
- Pankaj Mohite (Right Raider)
- Sachin Tanwar (Right Raider)
- Rakesh Sungroya (Right Raider)
- Aditya Shinde (Left Raider)
- Bharat Hooda (Both-side Raider)
- Ajit Chauhan (Left Raider)
- Shivam Patare (Left Raider)
- Neeraj Narwal (Left Raider)
Right Corner
- Yogesh Dahiya
- Shubham Shinde
Left Corner
- Deepak Sankar
- Nitesh Kumar
Right Cover
- Deepak Rathee
- Surjeet Singh
Left Cover
- Parvesh Bahinswal
- Ajit Pawar
Final Squad Yet to Be Confirmed
The players named in the probable list will compete for places during the national training camp before the AKFI finalises India’s squad for the championship.
With less than a month remaining before the tournament begins, preparations are expected to intensify as India looks to claim the title in the first edition of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship on home soil.
At present, tournament organisers have not announced any official television broadcast or live streaming arrangements. Further details are expected closer to the start of the competition.
