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India's Kabaddi Teams Complete Golden Asian Games Sweep
India won gold medals in both men’s and women’s kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026.
Both Indian teams defeated Iran in their finals.
The women won a close match 37-34.
The men came from behind in the second half to win 40-34.
This was India’s ninth Asian Games kabaddi gold in the men’s competition.
The team captains said that everyone had to work together to win.
They also praised their coaches for helping them prepare and follow their plans.
The teams received a warm welcome when they returned to Delhi.
The players said they hope to win more gold medals in the future.
India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams defeated Iran in the Asian Games 2026 finals.
The women’s team won 37-34 and successfully defended its Asian Games title.
India’s men’s team rallied in the second half to win 40-34.
The men’s victory secured India’s record ninth Asian Games kabaddi gold.
Captains Sunil Kumar and Pushpa Rana credited teamwork, hard work and coaching for the victories.
- Who
- India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams, captained by Sunil Kumar and Pushpa Rana, defeated Iran.
- What
- India completed a golden kabaddi sweep by winning both Asian Games 2026 finals.
- Where
- The teams received a welcome at Delhi Airport after returning to India.
- When
- The finals took place at the Asian Games 2026, and the teams returned to India on Sunday night.
- Why
- The captains and coaches attributed the victories to teamwork, hard work, strategic execution and support from coaches and others.
Key facts
- Women’s final
- India defeated Iran 37-34.
- Men’s final
- India defeated Iran 40-34 after a second-half comeback.
- Men’s gold-medal record
- The victory was India’s record ninth Asian Games kabaddi gold.
- Women’s title
- India successfully defended its Asian Games kabaddi title.
- Men’s captain
- Sunil Kumar.
- Women’s captain
- Pushpa Rana.
- Return welcome
- Both teams received a grand welcome at Delhi Airport on Sunday night.
Quotes
Balwan Singh
Head coach of India’s men’s kabaddi team
“No captain can win a tournament alone; it requires a team. Our team played cohesively as a unit, and that is why we won the gold. I will keep winning gold for Team India.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Wow, what a moment! This is the victory of the countrymen. This is the victory of the entire nation. This is the victory of Bharatvarsh, the victory of kabaddi.”
deccanchronicle.com
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