Archive · 21 Sep 2026
India Women Open Asian Games Kabaddi Title Defence With Win
India's women's kabaddi team started the Asian Games with a win.
They beat Bangladesh by a score of 42-21.
India played strongly in both attack and defence.
The team led 21-10 at halftime.
Sanju Devi scored important points through successful raids.
Manisha Kumari helped India defend effectively.
Bangladesh tried to come back late in the match, but India regained control.
India will next play Iran on September 23.
India defeated Bangladesh 42-21 in their opening Group A women's kabaddi match.
The match was played at Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya on September 21, 2026.
India led 21-10 at halftime after securing an All-Out.
Sanju Devi led India's attacking effort, while Manisha Kumari strengthened the defence.
India will next face Iran at 8:30 a.m. on September 23.
- Who
- India's women's kabaddi team and Bangladesh's women's kabaddi team.
- What
- India won 42-21 in their opening Group A match and began defending their women's kabaddi title.
- When
- September 21, 2026; India will play Iran at 8:30 a.m. on September 23.
- Where
- Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The match was part of the 2026 Asian Games women's kabaddi competition.
- Final score
- India 42, Bangladesh 21
- Competition
- 2026 Asian Games women's kabaddi
- Stage
- Group A opening fixture
- Halftime score
- India led Bangladesh 21-10
- India's scoring
- 11 bonus points and four All-Out points
- Bangladesh's scoring
- Five bonus points and one Super Tackle point
- India's next match
- Against Iran at 8:30 a.m. on September 23
