Indian men's kabaddi team wins gold medal at Asian Games 2026, defeating Iran
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Indian men's kabaddi team wins gold medal at Asian Games 2026, defeating Iran

In the final match of the Asian Games 2026, the Indian men's team once again won the gold medal, creating history. In the decisive match, India faced the Iranian team, which is traditionally considered strong.

The game was extremely tense and exciting, maintaining a high pace until the very last moments. However, in the end, the Indian athletes managed to change the course of the match through their ingenuity and strength, winning with a score of 39:35 and securing the gold.

From the beginning of the game, there was a powerful confrontation between both teams. Iranian players initially pressured India's defense, and by the end of the first half, Iran held a slight advantage of 18:17. It seemed that the match would be very tough, as players from both sides exerted maximum effort for every point.

As soon as the second half began, the Indian athletes adjusted their tactics. Under the leadership of captain Sunil Kumar, the team demonstrated an impressive comeback. Arjun Deshwal, Aslam Inamdar, and the raiders began to skillfully attack and penetrate the Iranian defense. In the final minutes of the match, the Indian defense showed outstanding play, executing an 'all out' against Iran, which secured a solid lead for India.

On the same day, the women's kabaddi team also defeated Iran, winning a gold medal for the country. Now the men's team has repeated this success, raising the pride of the nation.

This is India's fourth gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. An atmosphere of celebration reigns across the country after this victory, and fans are expressing their joy on social media.

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Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Wins Gold Medal Defeating Iran

At the 2026 Asian Games, the Indian women's kabaddi team demonstrated outstanding play and won the gold medal. In the final match, held on Saturday, September 26, India defeated Iran with a score of 37:34.

This is the fourth victory for the Indian women's team at the Asian Games. Previously, the team achieved this success at the Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010, Incheon in 2014, and Hangzhou in 2022. The only exception was the 2018 Asian Championship, where the team had to settle for a silver medal.

The final between India and Iran was extremely tense and marked by fierce competition between both teams. There were moments when it seemed Iran could prevail over the Indian team, but the Indian players maintained their composure under pressure and managed to secure victory at crucial moments.

During this match, some referee decisions raised questions as they were not in India's favor. In one instance, an Iranian defender crossed the midline during a tackle. According to the rules, India should have received one point, but the referee only declared the Indian player out, even though points should have been awarded to both teams. Furthermore, Iranian players made some rough tackles, but they were not shown cards.

The score in the India versus Iran confrontation remained close throughout the match. As the game approached the final minutes, the pressure mounted on both sides. It was during this period that Iranian players made several critical errors, which the Indian team capitalized on. In the closing moments of the match, numerous mistakes were observed from Iran, including an instance where two of their raiders entered the field simultaneously, which caused damage to the team.

The main reason for India's victory was the players' ability to remain calm under high pressure. In such a tense match, the Indian team did not lose concentration until the very end and secured the win through important points. After the triumph in the final, the Indian athletes enthusiastically circled the arena, chanting the battle cry 'Vande Mataram' and celebrating their historic victory.

This victory holds special significance for women's kabaddi in India. Excluding the Asian Games in Jakarta in 2018, India has won the gold medal in every subsequent tournament. In Jakarta, India received silver after losing to Iran.

The Indian women's team roster included: Pushpa Rana (captain), Ritu Negi, Sonali Singhate, Sanju Devi, Pooja Kajla, Ritu Sheran, Jyoti Thakur, Pinky Roy, Manisha Kumari, Bhavana Thakur, Rajrani, and Nikita Kumari.

Uzbekistan National Team Advances to Quarterfinals of Asian Games in Japan Early
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Uzbekistan National Team Advances to Quarterfinals of Asian Games in Japan Early

The Olympic football national team of Uzbekistan secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games by finishing the group stage ahead of schedule. The tournament is being held in Japan.

In the second stage of the group stage, the team, led by Ravshan Khaydarov, defeated Kuwait with a score of 2:0. Both goals were scored by Sardorbek Bahromov in the 6th and 36th minutes of the match.

Despite being reduced to ten men early in the second half after the sending off of Ruziboy Faizullaev, the team managed to maintain its advantage until the end of the game.

Thanks to the results of two matches, Uzbekistan accumulated 6 points, which secured them a place in the upper part of the first pair of Group C. The next group stage match will take place on September 22 against Vietnam.

Determining the Quarterfinal Opponent

According to the tournament structure, the winner of Group C will play in the quarterfinals against the second-placed team from Group D, while the second-placed team in Group C will meet the winner of Group D. Thus, Uzbekistan's opponent will only be known after the completion of the group stage. Possible opponents for the national team include Saudi Arabia or South Korea.

The quarterfinal matches between teams from Groups C and D are scheduled for September 25. It should be noted that previously, the Uzbekistan national team confidently defeated the Philippines 5:1 in the first round.

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