India Storm into Asian Games Kabaddi Semi-Finals After 37-21 Win

India Storm into Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Semi-Finals After Beating Chinese Taipei 37-21

Aichi-Nagoya, September 24: The Indian men's kabaddi team entered the semi-finals of the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Chinese Taipei 37-21 in their final Group A match.

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India completed the group stage with a perfect record of four wins from four matches, finishing at the top of Group A. The victory over Chinese Taipei also secured India's place in the medal rounds.

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India made a strong start to the match, with its defence putting pressure on the Chinese Taipei raiders. The Indian team secured an early All-Out and continued to control the contest.

India went into half-time with a 23-11 lead. Chinese Taipei attempted to fight back after the break, but India's raiders and defenders maintained the advantage.

Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab contributed in attack, while the Indian defence continued to restrict Chinese Taipei's scoring opportunities. India eventually completed a comfortable 37-21 victory.

India will now play in the semi-finals on September 25 as it continues its campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.