Asian Games 2026: India crush Nepal 48-24 to reach women's kabaddi final
India built a 31-17 halftime lead and stayed unbeaten while chasing a fourth straight Asian Games gold.
- On Friday, the Indian women's kabaddi team defeated Nepal 48-24 in the semifinal, advancing to the Asian Games final on September 25, 2026.
- Since women's kabaddi joined the Asiad roster in 2010, India has dominated every edition and now pursues a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal.
- Strong performances from Sanju Devi and Sonali helped India establish a 31-17 halftime lead, while Nepal's Ganga Ghimire produced a standout raid earning four points.
- India will face either Iran or Chinese Taipei in the final on Saturday, September 26, 2026, seeking to defend its historic dominance in women's kabaddi.
- The Indian men's kabaddi team also advanced to the final after defeating Thailand 66-28, keeping both squads unbeaten in this Asian Games edition.
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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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