Archive · 22 Sep 2026
India Defeat South Korea 63–31 in Asian Games Kabaddi
India’s men’s kabaddi team beat South Korea by a large margin.
The final score was 63–31.
This was India’s second Group A match at the 2026 Asian Games.
India played strongly from the beginning and led 34–14 at halftime.
India’s raiders scored many points, while its defenders stopped South Korea’s attacks.
India also scored three All-Outs during the match.
The victory kept India unbeaten in the competition.
India will next play Bangladesh on September 23.
India beat South Korea 63–31 in their second Group A match at the 2026 Asian Games.
India led 34–14 at halftime after scoring two All-Outs and 23 out points.
India finished with 38 out points, 17 bonus points and three All-Outs.
South Korea scored 23 out points and managed 10 touch points before halftime.
India will face Bangladesh on September 23 after previously defeating Japan.
- Who
- India’s men’s kabaddi team, led by Sunil Kumar, played South Korea.
- What
- India won 63–31 in its second Group A match.
- When
- Tuesday; India’s next match is on September 23.
- Where
- Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Nagoya.
- Why
- The victory continued India’s unbeaten run and strengthened its position in Group A as it pursues another Asian Games gold.
- Competition
- 2026 Asian Games
- Sport
- Men’s kabaddi
- Match
- India 63–31 South Korea
- Halftime score
- India led 34–14
- India’s scoring
- 38 out points, 17 bonus points and three All-Outs
- Next opponent
- Bangladesh on September 23
- India’s Asian Games record
- 11 kabaddi golds from 13 titles overall; the men have won eight of nine titles