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Asian Games Kabaddi: India Wins Gold, CM Sai Congratulates Sanju Devi on Video Call.
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News18•26-09-2026, 14:37
Asian Games Kabaddi: India Wins Gold, CM Sai Congratulates Sanju Devi on Video Call.
- •The Indian women's kabaddi team secured a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Iran 37-34.
- •Sanju Devi from Korba, Chhattisgarh, played a crucial role in India's historic victory.
- •During the final, Sanju Devi single-handedly took out 5 Iranian players in one raid, a clip of which went viral on social media.
- •Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated Sanju Devi via video call, hailing her as an inspiration for women.
- •The Chief Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to Sanju Devi and the entire Indian women's kabaddi team for their golden success.
Key Questions Answered
Both the Indian women's and men's kabaddi teams won gold medals at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Iran in their respective finals. The women's team won 37-34 while the men's team secured a 40-34 victory.
Sanju Devi played a crucial role by single-handedly taking out five Iranian players at once during a single raid in the final match, helping secure the gold medal.
The Indian men's kabaddi team won a gold medal at the Asian Games for a record ninth time by defeating Iran in the final.
