Asian Games 2026: Both men’s and women’s kabbadi teams enter finals
The Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams have both advanced to the finals of the 2026 Asian Games after decisive victories. Both teams remain undefeated as they aim to defend their gold medals in the upcoming championship matches.
Why it matters
Kabaddi is a significant sport in South Asia, and India's performance is a major point of national pride and regional sporting dominance.
The Indian men’s and women’s kabaddi teams stayed on course for a successful defence of their gold medals as they logged facile wins to enter the finals of their respective events at the Asian Games on Friday (September 25, 2026).
The women marched into the summit clash with a 48-24 triumph over Nepal before the men joined them with a 66-28 victory against Thailand in the last-four stage.
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The comprehensive wins also kept the two defending champion teams’ unbeaten run in the ongoing edition intact.
In the women’s match, India established a sizeable 31-17 lead in the first half, including four all-out and four bonus points.
Nepal could never challenge India enough and managed to gather only seven more points in the second half.
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