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Indore defender Muskan Sharma named in India squad for Commonwealth Kabaddi
The 20-year-old missed the Asian Games cut but finished among the top five defenders at the Senior Nationals. Now she has a fresh chance in Ahmedabad.
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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.
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J&K Police kabaddi tournament in Ramban targets youth and drug abuse
Ramban district police staged a kabaddi tournament on Saturday under the Civic Action Programme, pitching sport as a way to keep young people away from drugs.
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Maharashtra state kabaddi championship opens in Virar amid Rs 59 lakh row
Nearly 800 players from 25 districts are competing at the MHADA ground in Bolinj, while BJP leaders object to Rs 59 lakh in civic funding and late invitations.
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Ritu Negi dropped from Himachal’s Rs 1 crore Asian Games kabaddi award list
The Arjuna Awardee and former India captain, who is married in Haryana, was left off the state's cash award list. The BJP has called it an insult, and the sports minister has promised to review the file.
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Pawan Sehrawat missing as India name 17 probables for Commonwealth event
AKFI's 17-man camp list for the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad leaves out every member of India's Asian Games 2026 gold medal squad.
EventInaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026
Dates and venue21 to 31 October, Ahmedabad
Squad17 probables named by AKFI for practice camp
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