India vs South Korea in Men’s Kabaddi on September 22
Men’s Kabaddi — Group A: India vs South Korea
| Team | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 63 | India Won |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 31 |
Match Highlights
India’s defending champion men’s kabaddi team continued their dominant title defence with a commanding 63-31 demolition of South Korea in their second Group A match at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium, Nagoya on September 22, 2026.
The defending champions were clinical from the start, building on their opening Day 3 victory over hosts Japan (49-24). India’s raiders and defenders worked in unison, making it impossible for Korea to mount a sustained challenge. The 32-point winning margin underlines India’s class as the team to beat in this tournament.
India have now secured two consecutive group-stage wins and sit comfortably at the top of Group A. They progress to the knockout stage with full momentum as they chase a historic third consecutive Asian Games gold medal in men’s kabaddi.
Group A Standings (after Match 2)
| Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
