Asian Games Glory: Indian Women Retain Kabaddi Gold!

India’s women’s kabaddi team produced a memorable performance at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Iran 37-34 in the gold medal match. The Indian side maintained its unbeaten run throughout the tournament and successfully defended the title it won at the previous Asian Games.

India started the final strongly and built an advantage before Iran fought back in the second half. The Indian players held their nerve in the closing stages to secure the narrow victory and another Asian Games gold in women’s kabaddi. The triumph also added India’s third gold medal of the 2026 Games.