Ahmedabad to Host First Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23
Ahmedabad will host the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23 to 31, featuring 23 squads from 13 nations competing in 62 matches. Organized by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India with International Kabaddi Federation approval, the event includes men's and women's teams led by captains Surjeet Singh and Nidhi Sharma. The semifinals are scheduled for October 30, with finals on October 31. The championship aims to promote kabaddi internationally and showcase Ahmedabad's capacity for hosting major sports events ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 Oct, 10:46 am. Other outlets followed.