Nagoya, September 26, 2026: Indian kabaddi delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Asian Games, giving the country two gold medals on the same day. Both the Indian women’s and men’s teams won their respective finals to claim gold. The women’s team defeated Iran to win the title, while the men’s team beat Iran 40-34 in the final.

The women’s final between India and Iran was closely contested. Indian players attempted to establish control from the beginning through strong defence and effective raiding. The Iranian team also challenged the Indian players on several occasions, but India maintained better coordination under pressure.

After the women’s team won its final, the Indian men’s team took the field. The men’s final between India and Iran was fast-paced from the start. Both teams adopted attacking strategies in raiding and defence. Indian players succeeded in building a lead by collecting points at important moments.

As the match progressed, Iran attempted to make a comeback, but the Indian defence stopped several important raids and maintained the advantage. India eventually won the final 40-34 to secure the gold medal.

Winning both kabaddi gold medals was an important achievement for the Indian contingent. Kabaddi has been among India’s major medal-winning sports at the Asian Games, and this time both the women’s and men’s teams won their titles.

The victories generated excitement among Indian players and supporters. The players credited the wins to the collective performance of the team, better strategy and coordination on the court.

The double gold in kabaddi has further strengthened India’s Asian Games campaign. The Indian contingent will now look to increase its medal tally in the remaining events. Indian athletes’ performances in Nagoya have brought further excitement among sports fans.