Asian Games 2026: India Wins Gold in Women’s Kabaddi After Thrilling Victory Over Iran
The Indian women's kabaddi team produced a remarkable performance on Day 8 of the Games, overcoming a strong Iranian challenge to secure a 37-34 victory and add another gold to India's medal tally.
Asian Games 2026: India clinched its third gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Iran in a thrilling women’s kabaddi final at Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian women’s kabaddi team produced a remarkable performance on Day 8 of the Games, overcoming a strong Iranian challenge to secure a 37-34 victory and add another gold to India’s medal tally.
The final witnessed intense competition, with Iran making several crucial mistakes in the closing stages of the match. At one point, two Iranian raiders entered the court simultaneously, resulting in a costly error that shifted the momentum in India’s favour. The Indian team held its nerve to seal a memorable win.
With this victory, India’s overall medal tally has risen to 27, comprising 3 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze medals. India is currently 12th in the medal standings. Meanwhile, the Indian men’s kabaddi team has already qualified for the final and will be aiming to add another gold medal to the country’s tally.
