Kabaddi

India completed a kabaddi golden double at the Asian Games 2026, with both the men's and women's teams defeating Iran in their finals to retain their titles. NDTV spoke to players Ritu Negi and Pinky Roy after the women's victory, while Neeta Dhadwe, coach of the women's team, spoke about savouring the gold. Searches for live coverage and highlights have surged as fans celebrate India's continued dominance in the sport.

India's Day 7 at the Asian Games 2026 delivered two kabaddi gold medals, with both the men's and women's teams winning their finals, while Sawan Barwal took silver in the marathon. The kabaddi double underlined India's continued dominance in the sport at the continental level, and the marathon medal added to the country's growing athletics haul in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

India's men's kabaddi team defeated Iran to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, securing their ninth title as champions of the sport at the Games. Iran settled for silver. India has long dominated Asian Games kabaddi, and this latest victory extends its record as the most successful men's team in the event's history.