India wins both men's and women's kabaddi gold at the Asian Games

26 September 2026

India's men's kabaddi team retained its Asian Games gold on 26 September 2026. The women's kabaddi team also won gold the same day in what the Prime Minister described as a thrilling final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both teams, calling the men "Champions once again". He said the women's team displayed remarkable courage, composure and teamwork.