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Asian Games 2026: Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Wins 9th Gold, Defeating Iran in Thrilling Final!
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News18•26-09-2026, 16:49
Asian Games 2026: Indian Men's Kabaddi Team Wins 9th Gold, Defeating Iran in Thrilling Final!
- •The Indian men's kabaddi team defeated Iran 40-34 in the final of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan to secure the gold medal.
- •This victory marks India's 9th gold medal in 10 kabaddi tournaments at the Asian Games, re-establishing its dominance in Asian kabaddi.
- •Trailing 7-9 early on, Jaideep Dahiya's 'super tackle' on Iran's Mohammadreza Shadloui proved a crucial turning point for India.
- •In the second half, Sumit's excellent defensive plays and Aslam Inamdar's clever raiding helped India achieve an 'all-out' and take a 29-24 lead.
- •Despite Iran's late fight, India maintained its lead, securing a spectacular 40-34 victory in the final minutes.
Key Questions Answered
At the 2026 Asian Games men's kabaddi final held in Japan, the Indian team defeated Iran with a score of 40-34 to capture the gold medal.
With this victory against Iran, India secured its 9th gold medal out of the 10 kabaddi tournaments held in the history of the Asian Games.
Thailand and Chinese Taipei, who both lost in the semifinals of the tournament, received the bronze medals.
