Indian women's kabaddi continues its dominance at the Asian Games

• The Indian women's kabaddi team clinched the gold medal with a magnificent performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 26, 2026.

• In a thrilling final match played at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium, India defeated Iran 37–34.

• With this victory, the Indian women's team secured its fourth gold medal at the Asian Games.

• The final was a closely contested affair from the very beginning, with the margin between the two teams remaining narrow throughout. 

• The excitement persisted until the final moments, but the Indian players maintained their composure under pressure and secured the win with a three-point lead.

• The Indian team was led by Pushpa Rana. Alongside her, Pooja, Sanju Devi, and Nikita Hathwala also made significant contributions to the team's victory.

• Meanwhile, the Iranian team was led by Zahra Karimi. This victory once again underscored India's strong presence in women's kabaddi at the Asian level.