India's Kabaddi Teams Shine with Double Gold at Asian Games 2026

In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both clinched gold medals at the Asian Games 2026. President Droupadi Murmu and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the teams for their historic achievements, with the men's team defeating Iran 40-34 and the women's team winning 37-34. This double triumph not only highlights India's dominance in kabaddi but also marks a significant moment in the nation's sports history. Read on to discover more about this incredible victory and the reactions from the leaders.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 26, 2026, 19:07 IST

President Murmu Celebrates Kabaddi Teams' Success

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt congratulations to India's men's kabaddi team for clinching the gold medal and successfully defending their title at the Asian Games. She also commended both the men's and women's teams for achieving a remarkable golden sweep. The men's team showcased an impressive comeback in the second half, overcoming Iran with a score of 40-34 to secure the gold medal in the men's kabaddi event on Saturday.

"I offer my warmest congratulations to our Men’s Kabaddi Team for winning the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026 and for defending their title. With the Women’s Team also achieving Gold, India has accomplished a golden sweep in Kabaddi. This historic double victory highlights the teams’ skill, resilience, and exceptional teamwork that led them to triumph," President Murmu expressed in a post on X.

Sports Minister Commends the Teams

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also praised the Indian men's kabaddi team for their historic achievement of securing a ninth gold medal at the Asian Games after their victory over Iran.

"Absolute domination on the mat! The Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team has secured a historic 9th Asian Games Gold with a thrilling 40-34 win against Iran. I am proud of our champions!" Mandaviya shared in a post on X.

He further congratulated the Indian women's kabaddi team for their gold medal win at the Asian Games 2026, acknowledging their successful title defense against Iran in the final.

"GOLD FOR BHARAT! Heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team for successfully defending their Asian Games title by defeating Iran in the Gold Medal Match at the Asian Games 2026," he added in another post.

India's Third Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026

India secured its third gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 when the women's kabaddi team triumphed over Iran with a score of 37-34 in a tightly contested final, successfully defending the title they had won during the Hangzhou edition.