List of all teams participating in Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
Australia will enter the tournament with their newly launched AusKabaddi team.
As the 20th edition of the Asian Games 2026 concluded with India claiming gold in both men’s and women’s kabaddi events, the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) announced an inaugural tournament that could open doors for kabaddi at the 2030 Ahmedabad Games.
14 nations will compete in the inaugural tournament. AKFI has announced 17 probable players for the practice camp. However, AKFI excluded all 12 star players who travelled to Japan for the Asian Games 2026 and won a gold medal for the country.
Australian Kabaddi has gained major momentum with the launch of the AusKabaddi team, who will participate in the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.
Bangladesh, a strong force in international kabaddi, will enter the tournament as a serious contender, backed by their impressive performance in Dhaka.
Countries who will participate in the event
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| S/L No. | Team |
| 01 | India |
| 02 | Bangladesh |
| 03 | Australia |
| 04 | Canada |
| 05 | Kenya |
| 06 | Nigeria |
| 07 | Malaysia |
| 08 | Pakistan |
| 09 | Scotland |
| 10 | Singapore |
| 11 | Sri Lanka |
| 12 | Tanzania |
| 13 | Uganda |
| 14 | England |
The tournament will run from 21st to 31st October, 2026, at the Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The same venue will host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games four years later. It is intriguing to see how the venue can match the tempo of the tension that created while hosting an event of this repute. India have been tasked with hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games.
The event will be held in 2030. The Indian Olympic Association has requested the inclusion of kabaddi as a main event in the program, and this debut display of the mat sport will serve as an appeal letter on the same grounds as a test runner.
When will the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 be played?
The tournament will be held from 21st to 31st October, 2026.
Which venue will the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 be held?
Veer Savarkar Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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