Indian Women Kabaddi Team Wins Gold At Asian Games

The Indian women kabaddi team won the historic gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Iran in the final.

Match Results

India beat Iran with a score of 37-34 in a close final match. In the semi-final, India defeated Nepal with a score of 48-24. India also won all its group matches against Bangladesh, Iran, and Japan.

Pooja From Hathwala Village

Pooja, a player from Hathwala village in Jind, was part of the winning Indian team. She plays as a raider. Pooja is an Arjuna Awardee and has previously won gold medals at the 2023 Asian Games, the 2025 World Cup, and the Asian Games.