Archive · 23 Sep 2026
India Rout Bangladesh 48-25 to Reach Asian Games Semifinals
India played Bangladesh in a kabaddi match at the 2026 Asian Games.
India won by a score of 48-25.
This was India's third win in the group stage.
The win guaranteed India a place in the semifinals.
It also confirmed that India will win a medal if it continues in the tournament.
India played strongly in both attack and defence.
India led Bangladesh 29-9 at halftime.
Bangladesh played better in the second half, but India stayed in control.
India will next play Chinese Taipei.
India defeated Bangladesh 48-25 in their men's kabaddi Group A match at the 2026 Asian Games.
The victory secured India's third consecutive group-stage win and a place in the semifinals.
India led 29-9 at halftime after scoring 18 out points, seven bonus points and two all-outs.
Bangladesh improved after halftime, but India added 19 points, including another all-out, to prevent a comeback.
India will face Chinese Taipei on Thursday after earlier wins over Japan and South Korea.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh's men's kabaddi teams.
- What
- India won 48-25 and secured a place in the semifinals.
- When
- Wednesday; India will play Chinese Taipei on Thursday.
- Where
- Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi.
- Why
- The victory gave India a medal and kept its bid for a ninth men's kabaddi gold medal on track.
- Match
- India 48-25 Bangladesh
- Competition
- 2026 Asian Games men's kabaddi
- Stage
- Group A
- Halftime score
- India led 29-9
- India's group record
- Three consecutive victories
- Next match
- Chinese Taipei on Thursday
- Venue
- Tokai Citizens Gymnasium, Aichi