Women’s Kabaddi Team Clinches India’s 100th Asian Games Medal

The women's kabaddi team secured India’s 100th medal with an exhilarating 26-25 triumph over Chinese Taipei in the final. This victory marked a historic Asian Games win for the Indian women, surpassing their runner-up finish in the previous Games edition in Indonesia.

The final match unfolded as an epic battle, with both teams leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of glory. Chinese Taipei proved to be formidable opponents, pushing the Indian women to the brink, with the outcome hanging by a mere thread of a solitary point.

Throughout the game, the Indian team exhibited nerves of steel, especially in the crucial last two raids, which proved to be the turning point. At halftime, India held a vital five-point lead, thanks to a spectacular super raid executed by Pooja, who emerged as one of the standout performers in this high-stakes title clash.

The intensity of the match reached its pinnacle, with even the Indian team's coach receiving a green card caution amidst the charged atmosphere.