Kenya, both men and women settled for bronze medals at the concluded Commonwealth Kabaddi Championships that concluded at the Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India.
Both the men’s and women’s national teams secured third-place finishes after missing out on the final spots during a pair of highly competitive, narrow semifinal losses in the semifnals.
Prior to the knockouts, the Kenyan teams enjoyed a stellar tournament run, with the men’s team dominating Group B with an unbeaten record, including a thrilling 32-31 victory over eventual fellow bronze-medalists Bangladesh
The semifinal round brought heartbreak but showcased Kenya’s rising prowess in the global kabaddi landscape
The narrow margins—just four points for the men and two points for the women—pushed both teams to the bronze platform while regional rivals Uganda (women) and Sri Lanka (men) advanced to face the powerhouse hosts, India, in the finals.
A Historic Milestone for Kenyan Kabaddi
Led by Kenya Kabaddi Union President Silas Jakakimba, the team’s global podium finish follows their recent continental triumph where the men’s team lifted the AFCON Kabaddi Championship trophy in Zanzibar. With growing institutional backing and the Ministry of Sports actively looking to integrate the sport into local school pipelines, this dual-bronze achievement cements Kenya’s position as Africa’s premier kabaddi powerhouse and a rising global force