Archive · 24 Sep 2026
India Reach Asian Games Kabaddi Semifinals Unbeaten After Japan Win
India’s women’s kabaddi team played Japan at the 2026 Asian Games.
India won the match by a score of 50-25.
This was India’s third win in three group matches.
The team therefore finished the group stage without losing.
India played especially well in the first half and led 32-13.
Japan scored more points after halftime, but India stayed in control.
Captain Pushpa Rana helped lead the team.
India has now reached the semifinals and will continue defending its title.
India defeated hosts Japan 50-25 to complete an unbeaten Group A campaign.
The defending champions won all three of their group-stage matches.
India led 32-13 at halftime after recording two All Outs.
Japan improved after halftime but could not overcome India’s 19-point lead.
India previously beat Bangladesh 42-21 and Iran 37-23.
- Who
- India’s women’s kabaddi team, led by captain Pushpa Rana, played Japan.
- What
- India defeated Japan 50-25 and advanced to the Asian Games semifinals.
- When
- Thursday during the 2026 Asian Games group stage.
- Where
- The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, in Group A.
- Why
- The win completed India’s unbeaten group campaign and secured its semifinal place.
- Final score
- India 50, Japan 25
- Group
- Group A
- India’s record
- Three wins from three matches
- Halftime score
- India led Japan 32-13
- Previous result
- India defeated Bangladesh 42-21
- Previous result
- India defeated Iran 37-23
- Tournament status
- India advanced to the semifinals