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- Simran, who hails from the Lambi Assembly constituency, is the only player from Punjab to feature in the 14-member national squad selected for the championship, being organised by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India.
- Her journey from a farming family in a small Punjab village to the national kabaddi squad reflects the growing opportunities for talented women athletes from rural India.
- Bringing pride to Punjab, 25-year-old kabaddi player Simran Kamboj from Panjawa village in Muktsar district has secured a place in the Indian senior women’s kabaddi team for the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.
Bringing pride to Punjab, 25-year-old kabaddi player Simran Kamboj from Panjawa village in Muktsar district has secured a place in the Indian senior women’s kabaddi team for the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad from October 23 to 31.
Simran, who hails from the Lambi Assembly constituency, is the only player from Punjab to feature in the 14-member national squad selected for the championship, being organised by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India.
Known for her skills as a right raider, Simran has steadily established herself in competitive kabaddi through years of training and dedication. Her latest selection marks another significant milestone in her sporting career and offers her an opportunity to represent the country at a major international tournament.
Her achievement is particularly remarkable given that she comes from a family with no previous background in professional sports. Her father is engaged in farming, while her mother is a homemaker. Her grandfather, Nand Lal, served in the Indian Army and retired with the rank of Subedar.
The news of her selection has brought immense happiness to her family. Her younger brother, Harman Singh, expressed delight at her inclusion in the national team, describing it as a proud moment for the entire household.
Simran began her educational journey at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Warring Khera village of Muktsar district before pursuing her graduation at Dev Samaj College for Women in Ferozepur. Alongside her sporting commitments, she continues to pursue higher education and is currently enrolled in a Master of Physical Education programme at Guru Kashi University in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda.
To further develop her game, she undergoes regular training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
The Commonwealth championship selection follows another major international achievement earlier this year. In April 2026, Simran represented India at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, where the women’s kabaddi team clinched the gold medal.
India’s victory at the event marked its sixth consecutive gold medal in women’s kabaddi at the Asian Beach Games. Simran was also the sole representative from Punjab in that squad, making her contribution to the national team’s success particularly noteworthy for her home state.
Having already tasted international success, Simran will now look to carry that momentum into the upcoming championship in Ahmedabad.
Her journey from a farming family in a small Punjab village to the national kabaddi squad reflects the growing opportunities for talented women athletes from rural India. With the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship just days away, her selection stands as another significant achievement for Punjab’s sporting community.
