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India Reach Asian Games Kabaddi Finals, Targeting Title Defences
India’s men’s kabaddi team won its semifinal against Thailand.
The final score was 66-28.
India was already ahead by 19 points at halftime.
The team scored even more points in the second half.
This win kept India unbeaten in the tournament.
India will play Iran or Chinese Taipei in the final.
India’s women’s team also won its semifinal against Nepal.
Both Indian teams will now play for kabaddi gold.
India’s men defeated Thailand 66-28 in the semifinal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
India led 37-18 at halftime and added 29 points after the break.
The victory extended India’s unbeaten run and sent the defending champions into their ninth men’s final.
India will face either Iran or Chinese Taipei in the men’s gold-medal match.
India’s women also reached the final after defeating Nepal 48-24 in their semifinal.
- Who
- India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams, along with Thailand and Nepal; the men’s final opponent will be Iran or Chinese Taipei.
- What
- India’s men defeated Thailand 66-28, while India’s women defeated Nepal 48-24, sending both teams into their finals.
- Where
- The men’s semifinal was played at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.
- When
- Friday, during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- Why
- The Indian teams won their semifinals and advanced to compete for Asian Games kabaddi gold.
Key facts
- Men’s semifinal
- India 66-28 Thailand
- Women’s semifinal
- India 48-24 Nepal
- Men’s halftime score
- India led Thailand 37-18
- Women’s halftime score
- India led Nepal 31-17
- Men’s final opponent
- Iran or Chinese Taipei
- India’s men’s record
- Unbeaten in the competition
- Defending champion
- India won the men’s title in 2023
Sources
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