New Delhi, September 26, 2026

India’s women continued their dominance on the kabaddi court at the Asian Games 2026, successfully defending their title with a gold-medal victory over Iran. The triumph ensured that India retained its place at the top of the continental competition.

Facing Iran in the final, the Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team produced the performance needed to secure the top podium position. The victory capped their campaign with another Asian Games gold and extended their success from the previous edition.

The result carried added significance as India entered the competition as defending champions. By overcoming Iran in the decisive contest, the team ensured the Asian Games women’s kabaddi crown remained with India.

The gold-medal finish adds another major achievement to Indian kabaddi and to the country’s Asian Games 2026 campaign. Successfully defending the title underlines the women’s team’s continued presence among the leading forces in the sport at the continental level.