Indian Railways Win 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship After Beating Maharashtra

The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship 2026 concluded in Vadodara with Indian Railways emerging as champions after a commanding 49–31 victory over Maharashtra. The four-day tournament featured 29 teams and over 400 players, including several Pro Kabaddi League stars, making it one of the most competitive editions in recent years.

Railways, captained by Sunil Kumar, combined tactical defense and sharp raiding to overpower Maharashtra, led by Aslam Inamdar. Despite spirited resistance, Maharashtra could not match Railways’ intensity, as the defending unit delivered 14 tackle points and raiders consistently broke through.

Key Highlights

• Final Score: Indian Railways 49 – Maharashtra 31
• Venue: Sama Indoor Stadium, Vadodara
• Tournament Scale: 29 teams, 54 matches, 400+ players
• Railways’ Achievement: 5th gold medal in last 7 editions
• Star Performers: Shubham Shinde (defense), Bhavani Rajput (top raider with 58 points)
• Maharashtra’s Effort: Led by Aslam Inamdar, but fell short in the final

This emphatic win cements Indian Railways’ dominance in national kabaddi, while highlighting the growing competitiveness of the sport across India.

Sources: Khel Now, India Tribune, NetIndia123, Olympics, Hindustan Times