India continued its strong medal-winning run at the Asian Games as the women’s kabaddi team successfully defended its title, while athlete Sawan Barwal secured a silver medal in the marathon. India also added a silver in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event and a bronze in squash, with Anahat Singh producing a remarkable comeback to enter the women’s singles final.
India Retain Women’s Kabaddi Gold
India secured the women’s kabaddi gold medal after defeating Iran 37-34 in a closely fought final.
The Indian team, which entered the competition as defending champions, faced a determined challenge from Iran. Despite a strong fightback from the Iranian side in the second half, India maintained its composure during the decisive stages of the match to claim another Asian Games gold.
The victory marked India’s fourth Asian Games gold medal in women’s kabaddi, underlining the team’s continued presence at the top level of the continental competition.
Sawan Barwal Wins Marathon Silver
India also celebrated a silver-medal finish in the marathon, with Sawan Barwal securing the second position.
His performance added another medal to India’s athletics campaign and contributed to the country’s growing medal tally at the Games.
The marathon event tested athletes over a demanding long-distance course, with endurance, pacing and race management playing a crucial role in determining the final standings.
Anahat Singh Produces Stunning Squash Comeback
Indian squash player Anahat Singh produced one of the most dramatic performances of the competition by overcoming Japan’s world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe in the women’s singles semifinal.
Anahat lost the opening two games but refused to concede the contest. She saved match points while trailing 10-7 in the third game before beginning a remarkable turnaround.
The Indian eventually won the match 3-2, with game scores of 9-11, 11-13, 12-10, 11-6 and 11-3.
The comeback took Anahat into the women’s singles squash final, giving India another opportunity to compete for a gold medal in the event.
India Add Squash Bronze
India also secured a bronze medal in squash, further strengthening its medal tally in the sport.
The results reflected India’s strong showing across multiple squash events, with Anahat’s singles campaign providing an additional highlight.
Kapil Pokhariya Reaches Boxing Quarter-Finals
In boxing, Kapil Pokhariya advanced to the men’s 90kg quarter-finals after recording a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Iran’s Sam Estaki in the Round of 16.
Pokhariya controlled the bout to secure a unanimous decision and move into the last eight.
He is set to face either South Korea’s Kim Gichae or Pakistan’s Irfan Khan in the quarter-final.
India’s Medal Campaign Continues
With gold in women’s kabaddi, silver in the marathon and women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event, and bronze in squash, India continued to add medals across team and individual disciplines.
The women’s kabaddi triumph was particularly significant as India successfully defended its Asian Games title, while Anahat Singh’s comeback provided another major moment for the Indian contingent.
With several events still underway, Indian athletes remain in contention across multiple disciplines as the country’s medal campaign continues.
