India Men’s Kabaddi Team Retains Gold at Asian Games 2026
India Men's Kabaddi Team Retains Gold at Asian Games 2026
September 26, 2026 | Kabaddi Arena, Nagoya | Asian Games 2026
🥇 Gold Medal — Men's Kabaddi (9-time Asian Games Champions!)
India's Men's Kabaddi team beat Iran 40–34 to become nine-time Asian Games Kabaddi Champions!
India's Men's Kabaddi team continued their legendary Asian Games record, defeating Iran 40–34 in the gold medal match on September 26. The Indian side displayed a brilliant second-half turnaround to seal the victory, with key players Arjun Deshwal and Sumit playing pivotal roles in the triumph.
Final Result
| Medal | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | India 🇮🇳 | 40 |
| 🥈 Silver | Iran 🇮🇷 | 34 |
Historic Achievement 🇮🇳
India's Men's Kabaddi team are now nine-time Asian Games champions — a record of dominance unmatched in any sport at the Asian Games. Iran proved a worthy opponent, keeping the match competitive, but India's class and experience ultimately told in a second-half display that pulled away from 40–34.
Star raider Arjun Deshwal and Sumit were among the key performers, combining brilliantly in the decisive moments to ensure India maintained their unbroken Asian Games gold medal run in men's kabaddi.
