Asian Games
Asian Games Kabaddi: Chinese Taipei shock India to force a draw in Women’s Group match - Highlights
Lead by Ritu Negi, the 2018 silver medalists were stunned by Chinese Taipei in thrilling 34-34 tie.
The Indian women’s kabaddi team began its campaign at the Asian Games 202 against Chinese Taipei on Monday. Lead by Ritu Negi, the 2018 silver medalists were stunned by Chinese Taipei in thrilling 34-34 tie.
The Indian women’s kabaddi team led by seven points at one stage in match but could not prevent the late assault in the second half. Next, India will take on the Korea in their second match on Tuesday and play Thailand in their final group match on Wednesday.
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- 2 Oct 2023 7:14 AM GMT
India are silver medallists from last time
Today's match is in fact a rematch of the semifinal at the 2018 Asian Games. India had beaten Taipei to move into the final, where they had lost to Iran. Usha Rani and Ritu Negi are some of the players in today's team who were part of that campaign 5 years ago.
In overall history, India and Iran have both won 3 medals in Asian Games women's kabaddi history. India, however, are the most successful as they have 2 golds and 1 silver. Iran have 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze.
- 2 Oct 2023 7:11 AM GMT
India's women's kabaddi campaign begins
The Indian women's kabaddi team begin their Asian Games campaign today against Chinese Taipei. Expecting vociferous crowd support for the oppositions today.
After today, India will face Bangladesh, Thailand and Japan in the group stages. Top two teams from the groups will go through to the semis.