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India won the women’s kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Iran in the final. The Indian team secured a 37-34 victory in the gold medal match held in Tokai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This triumph marked India’s fourth gold medal in women’s kabaddi at the Asian Games. India had previously won gold in 2010, 2014, and 2022, while earning silver in 2018. The 2026 victory also allowed India to successfully defend its women’s kabaddi title and maintain its strong record in the Asian Games.