Asian Games 2026: India win kabaddi double gold, beating Iran in both men's and women's finals
On 26 September 2026 India's women beat Iran 37-34 and the men beat Iran 40-34 in the Asian Games kabaddi finals at Aichi, both retaining their titles.
Summary
The women's team led 22-16 at half-time and held off an Iranian comeback to win 37-34, their fourth Asian Games gold. The men won 40-34 for their ninth gold in ten editions; the only men's title India have missed was Jakarta 2018, won by Iran. Both teams had won gold at Hangzhou 2023.
Key facts
- Women's final
- India beat Iran 37-34 (half-time 22-16); fourth Asian Games gold
- Men's final
- India beat Iran 40-34; ninth gold in ten editions
- Only miss
- Jakarta 2018 men's title went to Iran
- Status
- Both teams retained their Hangzhou titles
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both beat which country in the Asian Games 2026 finals?
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Correct answer: D — Iran
Both finals were against Iran: the women won 37-34 and the men 40-34.
The 2026 title was which Asian Games gold for India's men's kabaddi team?
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Correct answer: A — Ninth
It was India's ninth men's kabaddi gold in ten editions; the only miss was Jakarta 2018.
Consider the following statements about Asian Games kabaddi: 1. India's women beat Iran 37-34 in the 2026 final. 2. Iran won the men's kabaddi title at Jakarta 2018. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The women won 37-34 in 2026, and Iran won the 2018 men's title — the only edition India's men have not won.