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In the final match of the Asian Games 2026, the Indian men's team once again won the gold medal, creating history. In the decisive match, India faced the Iranian team, which is traditionally considered strong.

The game was extremely tense and exciting, maintaining a high pace until the very last moments. However, in the end, the Indian athletes managed to change the course of the match through their ingenuity and strength, winning with a score of 39:35 and securing the gold.

From the beginning of the game, there was a powerful confrontation between both teams. Iranian players initially pressured India's defense, and by the end of the first half, Iran held a slight advantage of 18:17. It seemed that the match would be very tough, as players from both sides exerted maximum effort for every point.

As soon as the second half began, the Indian athletes adjusted their tactics. Under the leadership of captain Sunil Kumar, the team demonstrated an impressive comeback. Arjun Deshwal, Aslam Inamdar, and the raiders began to skillfully attack and penetrate the Iranian defense. In the final minutes of the match, the Indian defense showed outstanding play, executing an 'all out' against Iran, which secured a solid lead for India.

On the same day, the women's kabaddi team also defeated Iran, winning a gold medal for the country. Now the men's team has repeated this success, raising the pride of the nation.

This is India's fourth gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. An atmosphere of celebration reigns across the country after this victory, and fans are expressing their joy on social media.

The quarterfinals of the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya have been fully determined. After the match in Group A was cancelled due to rain on September 26 (Saturday), Nepal and Afghanistan advanced to the next round, while the host country Japan was eliminated from the tournament.

Malaysia and Hong Kong advanced to the next stage from Group B. In the last match of Group A, Nepal and Japan faced each other. This match took place at Korogi Sports Park in Nishin city. Nepal, having lost the toss, started with bat, scoring a strong total of 149/4 in 15 overs. Sandeep Jora and Lokesh Bam helped the team reach a good position, but then it started raining. Due to the continuous rain, Japan's innings did not begin, and the match ended without a winner.

This result brought direct benefits to Nepal and Afghanistan. Earlier, Nepal achieved a major surprise in Group A by defeating Afghanistan. For Japan, this match was the last chance to remain in the tournament, but the rain dashed its hopes.

In Group B, the match between Malaysia and Oman was also cancelled due to rain, and no balls were bowled. As a result of this match, Malaysia and Hong Kong qualified for the quarterfinals, and Oman's campaign ended.

Following the completion of the preliminary round matches, the full quarterfinal schedule was announced. India will face Afghanistan on September 28 (Monday) at 10:00 AM. On the same day, at 5:30 AM Indian time, Pakistan and Hong Kong will meet. The third quarterfinal match will feature Sri Lanka against Nepal, and in the fourth quarterfinal, Malaysia will play against Bangladesh. Both of these matches will take place on September 29 (Tuesday).

At the 2026 Asian Games, the Indian women's kabaddi team demonstrated outstanding play and won the gold medal. In the final match, held on Saturday, September 26, India defeated Iran with a score of 37:34.

This is the fourth victory for the Indian women's team at the Asian Games. Previously, the team achieved this success at the Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010, Incheon in 2014, and Hangzhou in 2022. The only exception was the 2018 Asian Championship, where the team had to settle for a silver medal.

The final between India and Iran was extremely tense and marked by fierce competition between both teams. There were moments when it seemed Iran could prevail over the Indian team, but the Indian players maintained their composure under pressure and managed to secure victory at crucial moments.

During this match, some referee decisions raised questions as they were not in India's favor. In one instance, an Iranian defender crossed the midline during a tackle. According to the rules, India should have received one point, but the referee only declared the Indian player out, even though points should have been awarded to both teams. Furthermore, Iranian players made some rough tackles, but they were not shown cards.

The score in the India versus Iran confrontation remained close throughout the match. As the game approached the final minutes, the pressure mounted on both sides. It was during this period that Iranian players made several critical errors, which the Indian team capitalized on. In the closing moments of the match, numerous mistakes were observed from Iran, including an instance where two of their raiders entered the field simultaneously, which caused damage to the team.

The main reason for India's victory was the players' ability to remain calm under high pressure. In such a tense match, the Indian team did not lose concentration until the very end and secured the win through important points. After the triumph in the final, the Indian athletes enthusiastically circled the arena, chanting the battle cry 'Vande Mataram' and celebrating their historic victory.

This victory holds special significance for women's kabaddi in India. Excluding the Asian Games in Jakarta in 2018, India has won the gold medal in every subsequent tournament. In Jakarta, India received silver after losing to Iran.

The Indian women's team roster included: Pushpa Rana (captain), Ritu Negi, Sonali Singhate, Sanju Devi, Pooja Kajla, Ritu Sheran, Jyoti Thakur, Pinky Roy, Manisha Kumari, Bhavana Thakur, Rajrani, and Nikita Kumari.