Defending champions engineer first-half comeback to beat Iran 37-23, edge closer to Asian Games semifinals

India Women successfully defend Asian Games kabaddi gold, hold off spirited Iran 37–34

Aichi, Japan, September 26, 2026: India’s women’s kabaddi team successfully defended their Asian Games title with a 37–34 win over Iran in the gold medal match at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Saturday, sealing back-to-back golds and India’s third gold medal of the 2026 Games. Unlike India’s more routine outings through the tournament, this final…

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Indian men's kabaddi team seal semi-final berth with 48-25 win over Bangladesh at 2026 Asian Games

Indian men’s kabaddi team seal semi-final berth with 48-25 win over Bangladesh at 2026 Asian Games

Aichi, Japan, September 23, 2026: India successfully booked their place in the men’s kabaddi semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a commanding 48-25 victory over Bangladesh at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Wednesday, making it three consecutive wins in the group stage. In their third Group A contest, India controlled the game…

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Defending champions engineer first-half comeback to beat Iran 37-23, edge closer to Asian Games semifinals

Defending champions engineer first-half comeback to beat Iran 37-23, edge closer to Asian Games semifinals

Aichi, Japan, September 23, 2026: India continued their title defence at the 2026 Asian Games women’s kabaddi event with a 37-23 win over Islamic Republic of Iran in their Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. Iran started brightly, building an early 8-4 lead and asking questions of India’s defensive line. India found their…

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Indian men's kabaddi team make it two from two at Asian Games with dominant 63–31 win over Republic of Korea

Indian men’s kabaddi team make it two from two at Asian Games with dominant 63–31 win over Republic of Korea

Aichi, Japan, September 22, 2026: India continued their unbeaten run at the 2026 Asian Games with a commanding 63–31 victory over the Republic of Korea in their second Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Tuesday morning. Captain Sunil Kumar’s side, many of whose raiders and defenders are familiar names from the Pro…

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Indian kabaddi men's team open Asian Games campaign with comprehensive 49–24 victory over hosts Japan

Indian kabaddi men’s team open Asian Games campaign with comprehensive 49–24 victory over hosts Japan

Aichi, Japan, September 21, 2026: India began the defence of their men’s kabaddi title at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a commanding 49–24 win over hosts Japan in their opening Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Monday morning. Under captain Sunil Kumar, India asserted authority from the opening whistle, with…

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India Women’s Kabaddi Team Captain Pushpa Rana eyes title defense at 2026 Asian Games

New Delhi, 16 September 2026: As the Indian women’s Kabaddi team gears up to represent the country at the upcoming 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, captain Pushpa Rana and Pooja Kajla believe the responsibility of defending India’s gold medal comes with confidence and motivation, with the team firmly setting its sights on the top spot. Rana,…

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