India made a winning start to the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad yesterday. The Indian women’s team defeated Malaysia 73-13, while the Men’s team beat England 46-26.

 

The women dominated from the start. They led 30-11 at half-time and continued their strong performance after the break. Sakshi was the top scorer with 13 points. Captain Nidhi Sharma contributed eight raid points, while Renuka added nine raid points. India inflicted six all-outs on Malaysia without conceding one.

 

In the Men’s match, led by captain Surjeet Singh, India took an early lead and were ahead 23-9 at half-time. Naveen Kumar led the scoring with 12 points, while Neeraj Narwal contributed 11 raid points. England fought back in the third quarter but India regained control in the final quarter. The hosts scored 16 points in the final quarter to seal a convincing 46-26 victory. India inflicted three all-outs on England without conceding one.