India women's squad announced for Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
India named a balanced women’s squad.
India have announced a 14-member women’s squad for the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad from October 23 to 31.
The squad features established domestic players, including Muskan Sharma, Sakshi, Ritu and Karthika Ramesh, as India prepare for the inaugural edition of the international competition.
The championship will be held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, with India looking to make the most of home soil. 10 nations will compete in the women’s event for the inaugural title.
India bank on attacking depth in women’s kabaddi squad
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India’s squad features Anu, Sakshi, Karthika Ramesh, Renuka, Simran Kamboj and Nidhi Sharma among its attacking options. The players will lead India’s raiding unit, collect points and put pressure on opposition defences throughout the championship.
The squad brings together players from across the domestic kabaddi circuit, giving India multiple attacking options as they prepare to face international opposition. Their performances will be crucial as the team looks to make a strong start in the competition.
Defensive options add strength to India’s lineup
Muskan Sharma, Sabhai Vachhiyabhai Gadhavi, Priya, Champa Thakur, Riya Kumari, Suman, Jyothi and Ritu complete the defensive options. Their role will be crucial in stopping opposition raids, coordinating tackles and limiting opponents’ scoring opportunities.
With a combination of players from different states and domestic teams, India will aim to build a balanced lineup capable of competing throughout the tournament.
Indian women’s squad for the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
The 14-member Indian women’s squad is as follows:
Raiders:
- Anu
- Sakshi
- Karthika Ramesh
- Simran Kamboj
- Nidhi Sharma
Defenders:
- Muskan Sharma
- Sabhai Vachhiyabhai Gadhavi
- Priya
- Champa Thakur
- Riya Kumari
- Suman
- Jyothi
- Ritu
All-rounder:
- Renuka
The women’s championship will feature 10 teams: India, Singapore, Scotland, England, Kenya, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uganda, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. The tournament will give teams a chance to showcase their talent at the international stage.
When will the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 begin?
The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 is scheduled to begin on October 23 at Veer Savarkar Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
Where and how to watch the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 will be broadcast on the Star Sports network, with live streaming available on the JioStar app and website.
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