Uganda Women secured the final semi-final spot in the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship after defeating Nigeria, ending Malaysia Women’s hopes of progression.
The women’s semi-final fixtures scheduled for October 30 now feature Group A leaders India Women facing Group B runners-up Sri Lanka Women, while Group B leaders Kenya Women will play Group A runners-up Uganda Women.
In the men’s competition, Kenya, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Sri Lanka all recorded victories. Sri Lanka also secured their place in the knockout stage.
In women’s matches, Bangladesh Women dominated England Women 79-13. Sraboni Mollick scored 27 points from 19 raids, including five bonus points, while Brishti Biswas contributed 12 points. Bangladesh accumulated 48 raid points and 16 tackle points and inflicted six All-Outs. England managed 11 raid points and two tackle points. Despite four points from the win, Bangladesh did not qualify for the semi-finals.
Uganda Women defeated Nigeria Women 65-22, led by Nalwoga Nahia who scored 22 points, including nine bonus points. Uganda achieved 44 raid points, 12 tackle points, and inflicted four All-Outs. Nigeria’s top scorer was Arako Charles with eight points, followed by Robert Moses with seven, but Uganda’s raiders proved too strong.
In the men’s contest, Kenya defeated Canada 49-20 to remain unbeaten in Group B. Stephen Adongo scored six points, with Samuel Wafula and Rodgers Omondi Atieno each adding five. Reuben Njuguna contributed four tackle points. Kenya recorded 24 raid points, 15 tackle points, and inflicted four All-Outs. Canada’s Manpreet Singh scored 10 points, but the team managed only 13 raid points overall.
Malaysia overwhelmed Nigeria 78-13 in the men’s event. Ravichandran Sivabalan scored 23 points from 18 raids, including seven bonus points. Sarmah led defence with eight tackle points, supported by Isaac Alton with six. Malaysia scored 42 raid points, 22 tackle points, and inflicted six All-Outs.
Bangladesh defeated Australia 69-31 in men’s play. Golder Dipayon led with 21 points from 18 raids, and Md. Liton Ali contributed 14 points, including seven from tackles. Md Ibrahim Khalil and Amol Chandra Roy added seven points apiece. Bangladesh recorded 41 raid points, 14 tackle points, inflicted six All-Outs, and executed two Super Raids. Australia’s Divjot Singh scored 12 points but managed only one tackle point.
Uganda narrowly beat Tanzania 35-28 in a close men’s match. Ibanda Derrick Sirivesiti scored 12 points, including a Super Tackle; Mulalira Daglas scored six; and Tenywa Gasta added four tackle points. Uganda achieved 19 raid points, 11 tackle points, inflicted two All-Outs, and registered three Super Tackles. Tanzania’s Juma Sultania scored 13 points, with Masudi Omary adding six tackle points.
Sri Lanka reached the men’s semi-finals after a 50-22 victory over England, maintaining a perfect Group A record. Vidhuranga scored 11 points, Lakshitha nine, while Sabihan and Missaka contributed five points each. Samarakoon was flawless in defence with four tackle points from four successful tackles. Sri Lanka amassed 28 raid points, 15 tackle points, and inflicted three All-Outs.
The men’s final Group A match will see Sri Lanka face Bangladesh, with a chance to secure the top position in the group.