India secured another Asian Games gold in women’s kabaddi after defeating Iran 37-34 in a thrilling final on Saturday.

India continued their dominance in kabaddi at the Asian Games as the women’s team secured another gold medal with a 37-34 victory over Iran in the final on Saturday.
India made a strong start to the title clash and took a 22-16 lead into half-time. That six-point advantage gave the Indian team a crucial cushion as the match entered its second half.
Iran came back strongly after the break and managed to win the second half 18-15. However, India’s advantage from the opening half proved enough to keep them ahead until the final whistle.
With the 37-34 win, India secured the women’s kabaddi gold and added another Asian Games title to the country’s strong record in the sport.
After the victory, the Indian team celebrated by taking a lap around the arena before chanting 'Vande Mataram'.
Published: 26 Sept 2026, 10:57 am IST
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