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Asian Games: India women storm into Kabaddi SF unbeaten after 50-25 win over Japan Image Source: IANS
Asian Games: India Women Storm Into Kabaddi SF Unbeaten After 50-25 Win Over Japan
Captain Pushpa Rana: The Indian women’s Kabaddi team completed an unbeaten Group A campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a commanding 50-25 victory over Japan on Thursday. The defending champions, who already sealed their spot in the semi final, produced a strong all-round performance to finish the group stage with three wins from three.
Captain Pushpa Rana led from the front as India made a blistering start, taking a 32-13 lead into the break. The Indian side collected 23 out points and five bonus points while executing two All Outs in the opening half to establish a 19-point advantage.
Japan showed greater resistance after the restart and managed 12 points in the second half, including eight outs, two bonus points and a Super Tackle. India, however, remained in control, adding 18 points through 14 outs, two bonus points and an All Out to seal a comfortable victory.
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