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India Begin Asian Games Kabaddi Title Defence With Japan Win
India’s men’s kabaddi team started defending its Asian Games title with a win.
They beat Japan 49-24 in Japan.
India played very strongly from the beginning and led 31-9 at halftime.
Ashu Malik helped India attack well, while Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal also made important raids.
India scored points by putting Japanese players out and by completing all-outs.
Japan played better after halftime and narrowed the gap slightly.
India still kept control and won comfortably.
India will next play South Korea.
The top two teams in each group reach the semi-finals.
India defeated hosts Japan 49-24 in their opening Group A match at the Asian Games.
India led 31-9 at halftime after producing three all-outs in the opening 20 minutes.
Ashu Malik, Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal were among India’s leading attackers.
India recorded 36 out points, eight all-out points and two super-tackle points.
India will face South Korea next, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the semi-finals.
- Who
- The defending champion Indian men’s kabaddi team and hosts Japan.
- What
- India won its opening Group A match 49-24.
- Where
- Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
- When
- Monday; India’s next match is on Tuesday.
- Why
- India was beginning its defence of the Asian Games kabaddi title.
Key facts
- Final score
- India 49, Japan 24
- Halftime score
- India led Japan 31-9
- India’s scoring breakdown
- 36 out points, eight all-out points and two super-tackle points
- India’s next opponent
- South Korea
- Group A teams
- India, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh
- Advancement format
- The top two teams from each group progress to the semi-finals
- India’s Asian Games record
- India has won 11 of the 13 Asian Games kabaddi titles, including eight of nine men’s titles
Sources
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