India Women Begin Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Title Defence With 42-21 Win Over Bangladesh
Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 21: India began the defence of their women's kabaddi title at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a 42-21 win over Bangladesh in their opening Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Monday. India produced a dominant display to defeat Bangladesh, combining a disciplined defensive setup with consistent attacking pressure, led by Sanju Devi’s…
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan - On September 21, India's women's kabaddi team launched their title defense at the 2026 Asian Games with an emphatic 42-21 victory over Bangladesh at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. Displaying strong defensive play coupled with consistent attacking pressure, India outmaneuvered Bangladesh, thanks to Sanju Devi's offensive prowess and strategic play.
India claimed early dominance, stymying Bangladesh's bonus line attempts and accumulating points through effective raids. Despite Sraboni Mollick's scoring efforts, India's defense persisted, pushing their lead to 21-10 at halftime. Maintaining their aggressive tactics, India secured another All-Out and dominated the second half, ultimately clinching a comprehensive win.
Sanju Devi's continued scoring spree helped seal the match. With a score of 42-21, India begins their title defense on a high note, set to face Iran on September 23.
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