Bangladesh’s national kabaddi team have been honoured at a reception following their bronze-medal finish at the inaugural 2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, India.
The ceremony was organised by Yawar Khan, chairman of the Asian Catering Federation and founder and chairman of the Asian Curry Awards, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, City Centre.
Officials of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, players from the national men’s and women’s teams, coaching staff and invited guests attended the event. The reception recognised the team’s performance, discipline and collective effort during the championship.
Bangladesh reached the semi-finals, where they faced hosts India, before securing the bronze medal.
Addressing the gathering, Yawar congratulated the players and said their achievement reflected determination, discipline and unity. He added that their performance had brought pride to Bangladesh and could inspire future generations of athletes.
Anisa Khan, the Bangladesh-origin captain of England’s kabaddi team, also attended the ceremony. She congratulated the Bangladesh players and stressed the importance of international cooperation and sharing experience to develop the sport.
“Kabaddi is still a relatively new sport in England. We are at a stage where we are learning, developing our skills and working to take the game forward. Learning from countries like Bangladesh, which have a long-standing tradition and experience in kabaddi, is important for us,” she said.
Anisa also said that exchanging knowledge, experience and skills between countries could help expand kabaddi internationally.
Delwar Hossain, team manager of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, thanked Yawar and the Asian Catering Federation for arranging the reception and supporting the delegation. He said the bronze medal reflected the players’ dedication and collective effort, while recognition of their achievement would encourage them to pursue further success.
