Kabaddi has brought two gold medals for India at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, September 26. The Indian side defeated Iran in both the men’s and women’s category finals to mark one of the most successful days for India in this tournament.
Both matches were a close contest between two wonderful teams where India held their nerve to ensure top podium finishes. In this article we will explore the scored and every detail related to finals.
India vs Iran Women’s Kabaddi Final
India Women and Iran Women played out a closely fought contest in the women’s kabaddi gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026. India started strongly and maintained a 22-16 lead at halftime.
Iran responded with a swift comeback in the second half, cutting India’s lead to just 2 points at 31-29. However, India held its nerve in the final moments, with Pooja producing two crucial points to help India finish with a close 37-34 scoreline and secure the gold medal.
Match Stats
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Match Statistic
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India
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Iran
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Total Points
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37
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34
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Out Points
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26
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21
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Bonus Points
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6
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8
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All-Out Points
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2
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2
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Technical Points
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2
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0
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Super Tackle Points
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1
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3
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Green Cards
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—
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2
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India vs Iran Men’s Kabaddi Final
India successfully defended their kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Iran 40-34 in another closely fought contest in men's competition.
Iran took a narrow lead in the first half, with the score tied at 16-17, and looked in slightly more control than India. However, things changed in the second half as India staged an incredible comeback, taking a firm 29-24 lead.
Arun Deshwal ensured that India stayed ahead of Iran in the final stages as the Indian side finished with a 40-34 victory to defend its gold medal.
Match Stats
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Match Statistic
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India
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Iran
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1st Half Score
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17
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18
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2nd Half Score
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23
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16
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Total Points
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40
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34
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Out Points
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26
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26
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Bonus Points
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4
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2
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All-Out Points
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2
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1
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Technical Points
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0
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3
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Super Tackle Points
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2
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1
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Asian Games 2026: India’s Updated Medal Tally
With both gold medal victories in kabaddi, India’s medal tally has now moved to 28 medals, comprising 4 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals. India now stands at 10th position in the medal tally, alongside Hong Kong, China.
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Rank
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Country
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Total
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10
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India (IND)
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4
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11
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13
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28
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The country will be looking for more top-podium finishes in the upcoming events as the competition progresses, with India aiming to move further up the medal tally at the Asian Games 2026.