India continued its strong campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with a series of impressive performances, highlighted by the women’s kabaddi team winning the gold medal after defeating Iran in a closely contested final.
The Indian kabaddi team held its nerve in a high-pressure final against Iran, producing a determined performance to secure the top spot on the podium. The victory added another gold medal to India’s campaign and underlined the country’s strength in the sport.
The Indian women displayed composure throughout the match, combining aggressive raids with disciplined defensive play. Iran fought hard and kept the contest competitive, but India managed to maintain its advantage when it mattered most.
The kabaddi triumph came alongside more encouraging news from the squash courts, where Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to their respective singles finals.
Teenage squash star Anahat Singh continued her impressive run by securing a place in the women’s singles final. She will now compete for the gold medal, with India assured of at least a silver in the event.
Abhay Singh also booked his place in the men’s singles final after another strong performance. His progress gives India another opportunity to add gold to its medal tally in squash.
The performances from kabaddi and squash added to India’s growing medal haul at the Games, with athletes from different disciplines continuing to make an impact.
For Anahat, reaching the final represents another significant moment in her rapidly developing career. The young Indian has emerged as one of the country’s leading squash players and will now have the opportunity to fight for the Asian Games title.
With both Anahat and Abhay through to their respective finals, Indian fans will be hoping for a double gold in squash. Meanwhile, the women’s kabaddi team’s victory has already provided another memorable highlight for the Indian contingent.
India’s campaign at the 2026 Asian Games continues, with several more medal events scheduled as athletes look to build on the country’s success.
