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Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship opens: India face Malaysia, England
India's women meet Malaysia and the men take on England on day one in Ahmedabad, as 23 teams from 13 nations chase the first Commonwealth kabaddi titles.
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All newsSurjeet Singh to captain India at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship
Pakistan out of Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship after travel denied
Naveen Kumar, Sachin Tanwar lead new-look India squad for Commonwealth Kabaddi
Indore defender Muskan Sharma named in India squad for Commonwealth Kabaddi
Ayan Lochab tops KCL Season 2 auction at Rs 17.4 lakh to Jhajjar Jaguars
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Anisa Khan named England women’s kabaddi captain for Commonwealth event
The British-Bangladeshi former Apprentice runner-up, who first played kabaddi at university in 2017, will lead England at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad.
International
Ashwini Vaishnaw honours India’s Asian Games gold-winning women’s kabaddi team
The Railway Minister met coach Neeta Moreswar Dadve and five Railways-employed players at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi, three weeks after India beat Iran 37-34 in the final.
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Devank Dalal retained by Bhiwani Bulls as KCL franchises keep 10 players
Five Kabaddi Champions League franchises named 10 retained players, with Gurugram Gurus keeping three, before the Season 2 auction on Saturday, 17 October.
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Kabaddi Champions League season 2 auction on 17 October: 300-plus players
Asian Games captain Sunil Malik heads a pool of more than 300 players, with 10 franchises getting Rs 50 lakh each from a Rs 5 crore purse.
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Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: full list of 14 teams in Ahmedabad
India host Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia, England and nine others at the Veer Savarkar Stadium from 21 to 31 October, in a tournament aimed at the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
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Kabaddi Champions League names head coaches for 10 Season 2 franchises
Ravinder Pahal, Om Parkash Narwal and Surender Nada are among the coaches named to lead KCL franchises. The league has not yet set a schedule or start date.
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Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh honours Pawan Sehrawat at civic reception
Delhi Dehat and the Delhi Jat Samaj hosted the two-time Asian Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee, with Cabinet Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh leading the tributes.
HonoureePawan Sehrawat, Arjuna Awardee and two-time Asian Games gold medallist
Felicitated byDelhi Cabinet Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh
DateSunday, 11 October 2026
PKL Season 12 final table
OffseasonChampionsDabang Delhi K.C.
Dabang Delhi K.C. won their second title, beating Puneri Paltan 31-28 in the final on 31 October 2025. Season 13 dates have not been announced.
| # | Team | P | W | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puneri Paltan Runners-up | 18 | 13 | 5 | +88 | 26 |
| 2 | Dabang Delhi K.C. Champions | 18 | 13 | 5 | +38 | 26 |
| 3 | Bengaluru Bulls | 18 | 11 | 7 | +97 | 22 |
| 4 | Telugu Titans | 18 | 10 | 8 | +45 | 20 |
| 5 | Haryana Steelers | 18 | 10 | 8 | +40 | 20 |
| 6 | U Mumba | 18 | 10 | 8 | +8 | 20 |
| 7 | Patna Pirates | 18 | 8 | 10 | +12 | 16 |
| 8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 18 | 8 | 10 | -48 | 16 |
| 9 | UP Yoddhas | 18 | 7 | 11 | -65 | 14 |
| 10 | Tamil Thalaivas | 18 | 6 | 12 | -36 | 12 |
| 11 | Gujarat Giants | 18 | 6 | 12 | -73 | 12 |
| 12 | Bengal Warriorz | 18 | 6 | 12 | -106 | 12 |
PKL Season 12 leaders
Ayan LohchabPatna Pirates316
Devank DalalBengal Warriorz271
Arjun DeshwalTamil Thalaivas209
Bharat HoodaTelugu Titans207
Alireza MirzaianBengaluru Bulls197
NavdeepPatna Pirates73
Jaideep DahiyaHaryana Steelers68
Nitesh KumarTamil Thalaivas65
Deepak SankarBengaluru Bulls64
Gaurav KhatriPuneri Paltan54