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IKF plans Kabaddi World Cup and eight-team women’s franchise league
After its first Executive Committee meeting in Hyderabad, the IKF invited World Cup host bids and set out an Olympic and Commonwealth Games goal.
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India women thrash Sri Lanka 39-14, face Uganda in Commonwealth Kabaddi final
Sakshi and captain Nidhi Sharma powered India into the women's final in Ahmedabad, where they meet Uganda, 23-21 winners over Kenya, on Saturday, 31 October.
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Pankaj Mohite scores 15 as India beat Sri Lanka 45-24 at Commonwealth Kabaddi
India topped their group with six wins from six as Mohite and Aditya Shinde led the raiding. Bangladesh and Kenya also posted huge wins.
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Tanzania captain Masudi Omary funds Bogomoyo kabaddi club from his own pay
Tanzania's captain at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship puts most of his earnings into a club of about 200 children, because there are no sponsors or government support.
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Mohit Chhillar backs franchise leagues after Nxt Sports buys Bhavnagar Bulls
The veteran India player called the Bhavnagar Bulls takeover an encouraging development for Gujarat kabaddi and said franchise leagues help the sport reach new audiences.
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India thrash Tanzania 48-20 to reach Commonwealth Kabaddi semifinals
Shubham Shinde led a disciplined defence as India inflicted six all-outs in Ahmedabad to make it five wins from five and seal a semifinal place.
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Kenya women thrash Scotland 61-16 to stay unbeaten at Commonwealth Kabaddi
Lavenda Odhiambo scored 16 as Kenya inflicted eight all-outs. Malaysia, Bangladesh and Canada also won by big margins on day five.
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India women beat Nigeria 38-10 to reach Commonwealth Kabaddi semifinals
Anu scored 11 raid points as India's women made it four wins from four in Ahmedabad, while the men also beat Nigeria, 50-23, on Monday.
ResultIndia women 38-10 Nigeria
Half-timeIndia women led 24-6
Top scorerAnu, 11 raid points from 17 raids
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