The women’s semi-finals of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 took place on October 30 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Uganda Women secured a narrow 23-21 victory over Kenya Women in a thrilling encounter decided in the final minutes, while India Women comfortably defeated Sri Lanka Women 39-14.
Uganda’s Nakayongo Shirat and Nalwoga Nahia each contributed eight points, with Nahia scoring all her points in the second half after entering from the bench. Captain Nalubega Olivia added three tackle points. Uganda accumulated 17 raid points, four tackle points, and achieved one All-Out against Kenya.
Lavenda Odhiambo led Kenya with 16 raid points from 25 raids, including six bonus points, and was supported by Lizzeanne Owino, who added two tackle points. Uganda held a 12-9 lead at half-time and extended this to 18-12 with seven minutes remaining, but Kenya rallied late, outscoring Uganda 9-5 in the final minutes. Uganda’s earlier All-Out and a perfect record of five successful do-or-die raids were decisive in their victory.
India Women dominated throughout their match against Sri Lanka Women, leading 24-7 at half-time. Sakshi was the top scorer for India with 11 points-eight from raids and three from tackles-while captain Nidhi Sharma added 10 points from 12 raids, including two bonus points. Defensively, Ritu contributed four tackle points and Suman three. India achieved 21 raid points, 12 tackle points, and inflicted three All-Outs on their opponents.
For Sri Lanka, Diluxshana scored six points, including five bonus points, and Priyavarna executed a Super Tackle. Sri Lanka managed only eight successful raids across the match.
India captain Nidhi Sharma commented after the match: “I’m very happy; it feels really good to have reached the final. We have played Uganda before, but they will change their strategy because it’s the second time we’re facing them, so it will be a good match.”