Kenya and Bangladesh Achieve Victories at Commonwealth Kabaddi

The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championships resumed at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, with Kenya’s women’s team continuing their unbeaten streak. They recorded an impressive victory against Scotland, winning by a score of 61-16. Lavenda Odhiambo led the Kenyan team with 16 points, supported by Esther Omolo, who contributed nine points. Joy Vanessa Onyango added six points, showcasing Kenya's dominance in both offense and defence.

Kenya's tactical execution was evident as they outperformed Scotland in raid points, scoring 37 against Scotland’s 12. The Kenyan team inflicted eight all-outs on their opponents, further emphasising their superiority during the match.

In another key match, the Malaysian women's team also secured a robust win, defeating Singapore with a score of 62-17. Shamitra led the scoring for Malaysia with 17 points, while teammates Darsini and Bramakumari added 12 and six points, respectively. Malaysia’s performance included 37 raid points and five all-outs, propelling them towards securing a spot in the semi-finals.

In men’s action, Bangladesh triumphed over Singapore, finishing with a score of 60-28. Mijanur Rahman was the standout player for Bangladesh, scoring 12 points, while Md Hasibul Hossain contributed eight points. Bangladesh dominated in raid points, achieving a total of 39 and three all-outs.

Canada experienced success as well, with a decisive 62-30 victory over Scotland. Anmol Thakur and Manpreet Singh were pivotal in Canada’s win, scoring 19 and 15 points, respectively. Canada’s performance included 37 raid points and four all-outs, showcasing their efficient offensive strategy.

Overall, Day Five of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championships highlighted the strength of the teams competing, with Kenya and Malaysia's women showing resilience, while Bangladesh and Canada made notable contributions in the men’s category. The continuing success of these teams sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the tournament.