Day 2 of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship at the Balayogi Stadium delivered one-sided wins and a tight finish, as Indian Railways, Rajasthan and Gujarat stood out, while several other state teams strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout phase.
The action on 28 January 2026 in Hyderabad featured league clashes across Pools A to H, with Indian Railways dominating Pool A through two big victories, Rajasthan and hosts Telangana impressing in Pool C, and Gujarat edging Odisha in the closest contest of the day.
Day 2 results Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship
Railways controlled Pool A, opening with an 88-12 demolition of Jammu & Kashmir and following it with a 54-21 win against Delhi, placing the side firmly on top of the group and underlining strong early form heading
towards the decisive stages.
Pool B produced mixed fortunes for Uttar Pradesh, which first defeated Assam 37-27 before losing 34-21 to Himachal Pradesh later in the schedule, leaving the section finely balanced and keeping qualification scenarios open for all three teams involved at this stage.
In Pool C, hosts Telangana started strongly by beating Puducherry 50-16, while Rajasthan went even further against the same opponents, registering a 76-12 victory, which ensured a strong scoring difference that could prove important when final pool standings are calculated.
Pool D saw Goa earn a 74-20 result against Jharkhand, yet Goa could not carry that form into the next outing, with Haryana responding in the same group through a 52-26 win over Goa, boosting Haryana's position in the rankings.
Maharashtra controlled Pool E with a 57-20 success against Vidarbha, Punjab opened Pool F with a 39-31 victory over Bihar, Gujarat edged Odisha 29-26 in a tense Pool G encounter, and Madhya Pradesh claimed a 48-23 win against Andhra Pradesh in Pool H.
Day 2 results table Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship
The full list of Day 2 outcomes across all pools is presented below, reflecting the margin of wins and highlighting which teams gained momentum as the Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship league phase moved towards more decisive fixtures.
| Pool | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| A | Indian Railways vs Jammu & Kashmir | Indian Railways beat Jammu & Kashmir 88-12 |
| A | Indian Railways vs Delhi | Indian Railways beat Delhi 54-21 |
| B | Uttar Pradesh vs Assam | Uttar Pradesh beat Assam 37-27 |
| B | Himachal Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh beat Uttar Pradesh 34-21 |
| C | Telangana vs Puducherry | Telangana beat Puducherry 50-16 |
| C | Rajasthan vs Puducherry | Rajasthan beat Puducherry 76-12 |
| D | Goa vs Jharkhand | Goa beat Jharkhand 74-20 |
| D | Haryana vs Goa | Haryana beat Goa 52-26 |
| E | Maharashtra vs Vidarbha | Maharashtra beat Vidarbha 57-20 |
| F | Punjab vs Bihar | Punjab beat Bihar 39-31 |
| G | Gujarat vs Odisha | Gujarat beat Odisha 29-26 |
| H | Madhya Pradesh vs Andhra Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh beat Andhra Pradesh 48-23 |
Day 3 fixtures Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship
The Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship schedule moves into 29 January 2026 with another busy morning session at the Balayogi Stadium, where teams from Pools E to H will resume league duties and attempt to secure better positions before the knockout draw is fully confirmed.
| Pool | Fixture | Date / Session |
|---|---|---|
| E | Chhattisgarh vs Vidarbha | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| E | Maharashtra vs Kerala | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| F | Tamil Nadu vs Bihar | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| F | Punjab vs Uttarakhand | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| G | Chandigarh vs Odisha | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| G | Gujarat vs West Bengal | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| H | Karnataka vs Madhya Pradesh | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
| H | Andhra Pradesh vs Manipur | 29 January 2026 - Morning |
Knockout path Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship
The tournament format sets eight pre-quarterfinals before the quarterfinal stage, with pool winners facing runners-up from other groups, ensuring that performances in the league matches at the Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship directly determine the difficulty of each team's route.
| Stage | Match | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Quarterfinal 1 | Winner Pool A vs Runner-up Pool H | Winner of Pool A vs Runner-up of Pool H |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 2 | Winner Pool G vs Runner-up Pool B | Winner of Pool G vs Runner-up of Pool B |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 3 | Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool G | Winner of Pool C vs Runner-up of Pool G |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 4 | Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool F | Winner of Pool B vs Runner-up of Pool F |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 5 | Winner Pool D vs Runner-up Pool E | Winner of Pool D vs Runner-up of Pool E |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 6 | Winner Pool E vs Runner-up Pool D | Winner of Pool E vs Runner-up of Pool D |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 7 | Winner Pool F vs Runner-up Pool C | Winner of Pool F vs Runner-up of Pool C |
| Pre-Quarterfinal 8 | Winner Pool H vs Runner-up Pool A | Winner of Pool H vs Runner-up of Pool A |
| Quarterfinal 1 | Winners PQF 1 vs PQF 2 | Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 1 vs Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 2 |
| Quarterfinal 2 | Winners PQF 3 vs PQF 4 | Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 3 vs Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 4 |
| Quarterfinal 3 | Winners PQF 5 vs PQF 6 | Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 5 vs Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 6 |
| Quarterfinal 4 | Winners PQF 7 vs PQF 8 | Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 7 vs Winner of Pre-Quarterfinal 8 |
With strong wins for Indian Railways, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and others on 28 January 2026, and a narrow success for Gujarat, the Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship now moves towards crucial league games on 29 January 2026, which will shape the pre-quarterfinal line-up at the Balayogi Stadium.
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