Asian Games 2026: India crush Nepal 48-24 to reach women's kabaddi final
India built a 31-17 halftime lead and held Nepal to seven second-half points to stay unbeaten and chase a fourth straight Asian Games gold.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Indian women's kabaddi team advanced to the Asian Games final in Aichi-Nagoya after defeating Nepal 48-24 in their semi-final match.
- Defending champions, India aims for a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal in women's kabaddi, which became an Asiad sport in 2010 with India dominating every edition since.
- India established a commanding 31-17 lead by half-time, securing four all-out and four bonus points with strong performances from Sanju Devi and Sonali throughout the match.
- The Indian men's kabaddi team joined the women in the summit clash, defeating Thailand 66-28 to keep both defending champion teams unbeaten in the ongoing Asian Games edition.
- India will face either Iran or Chinese Taipei in the final scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, as both kabaddi teams pursue consecutive gold medals.
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India's golden reign in kabaddi continues at the Asian Games. Both the men's and women's teams secured a spot in the final with impressive victories in the semi-finals. The women defeated Nepal 48-24, and the men defeated Thailand 66-28. Now, both teams are just one win away from defending their titles.
Indian women's kabaddi team sails into Asian Games final
Nagoya: The Indian women’s kabaddi team stayed on course for a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold after marching into the finals with a 48-24 triumph over Nepal here on Friday, September 25. The comprehensive win also kept the defending champions’ unbeaten run in the ongoing edition intact. India established a sizeable 31-17 lead in the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories …
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Asian Games 2026: India crush Nepal 48-24 to reach women's kabaddi final
India's women's kabaddi team secured a spot in the Asian Games 2026 final by defeating Nepal. The match ended with a score of 48-24, showcasing the team's strong performance. India led 31-17 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the match. In addition to kabaddi, India had success in other sports, including shooting and hockey. The team will now compete for gold against either Chinese Taipei or Iran.
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