Asian Games: India Women’s Kabaddi Team Clinches Gold with Win Over Iran

September 26, 2026 12:27 PM

Asian Games: India Women’s Kabaddi Team Clinches Gold with Win Over Iran

India women’s team defended its Kabaddi gold medal with a strong performance against an impressive Iranian side in the Asian Games 2026 final at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Saturday. The Indian team clinched its fourth Kabaddi gold in the history of the Asian Games with a 37-34 win over 2018 champions Iran. This is India’s fourth women’s Kabaddi gold and third for the Indian contingent at the ongoing Asian Games. The Women in Blue held their nerve in a thrilling gold medal match. They...

India begin women’s kabaddi title defence with 42-21 win over Bangladesh

September 21, 2026 10:11 PM

India begin women’s kabaddi title defence with 42-21 win over Bangladesh

Defending champions India began their women's kabaddi title defence at the 2026 Asian Games with a 42-21 victory over Bangladesh in their opening Group A match at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Monday. India controlled the contest from the outset, combining a disciplined defence with consistent attacking pressure. Sanju Devi led India's attacking effort, while Manisha Kumari, Sonali Shingate and captain Pushpa Rana also made important contributions. India restricted Bangladesh's access to the...