Asian Games 2026: India Women’s Kabaddi Team Beats Iran 37-23 To Secure Second Consecutive Win

In the Women’s Kabaddi Group A match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, India's women’s kabaddi team secured a 37-23 victory over Iran. The Indian team rebounded from a sluggish start, trailing 9-11 at the half-time break, to take a 19-15 lead by the end of the first half. Key contributors to the win included Bhavna Devi, who delivered crucial tackles, and Pooja, whose scoring helped maintain India's advantage.

This victory marked India's second consecutive win in the women’s kabaddi competition. Earlier, India had dispatched Bangladesh with a 42-21 scoreline in their opening match. The Indian women's team will face Japan in their next contest, while India has also claimed medals in other events such as shooting, soft tennis, rowing, canoe sprint, and table tennis.