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India’s Women’s Kabaddi Team Secures Fourth Asian Games Gold

The Indian women’s Kabaddi team defended their title by beating Iran 37‑34 in the Asian Games final.

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Key Points

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Final score: India 37, Iran 34.

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Venue: Tokai City Sports Hall, Asian Games 2026.

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India’s lead at half‑time: 22‑16.

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Important contributors: Sanju Devi, Pooja, Nikita, Bhavna Devi.

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Fourth women’s Kabaddi gold for India; third gold for the Indian contingent overall.

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Summary

India built an early advantage, leading 22‑16 at the half‑time break.

Iran narrowed the gap in the second half, but key raids and tackles from Sanju, Pooja and Nikita kept India ahead.

The match featured several strategic moves such as ankle holds, bonus points and an all‑out.

With this win, India records its fourth women’s Kabaddi gold medal in Asian Games history.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
Kabaddi
A contact sport where players try to tag opponents while holding their breath.
Asian Games
A major multi‑sport event where athletes from Asian countries compete.
gold medal
The top award given to the winner of an event.
half‑time break
The pause in the middle of a match when teams rest.
ankle hold
A defensive move that stops a player by grabbing their ankle.
raider
The player who runs into the opponent’s side to score points.
tackle
A defensive action that stops the raider.
bonus point
Extra points earned for special successful moves.
all‑out
When all players of a team are out at once, giving the opponent a chance to score many points.
contingent
The group of athletes representing a country.
defended (title)
Successfully kept a championship they had won before.
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