India’s women win Asian Games kabaddi gold with 37-34 victory over Iran

India’s women’s kabaddi team beat Iran 37-34 in the final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on September 26, 2026, securing the tournament’s gold medal.

India held a 22-16 advantage at half-time, while Iran won the second half 18-15; the first-half margin proved decisive. After the match the Indian players completed a victory lap of the arena and chanted the national song 'Vande Mataram'. India’s women have now taken gold at every Asian Games edition except the 2018 Jakarta Games, when they had to settle for silver after a defeat against Iran.

India’s men and women have dominated kabaddi at the continental showpiece, with both sides accounting for gold in all but one edition. The men’s team had won seven consecutive gold medals before their run was halted at Jakarta 2018, where Iran emerged champions and India finished fourth. The Indian men bounced back at the 2023 Hangzhou Games, reclaiming the title.

The report carrying the match details was published on September 26, 2026 at 10:59 am IST. It was updated at 11:04 am IST from Nagoya. A photograph credited to X/@ProKabaddi accompanied the coverage.

The men’s team will have a chance to complete a golden double later on Saturday when they face Iran in the final, with the outcome deciding whether India secures both men's and women's kabaddi gold at these Games.