India’s Unbeaten Group-Stage Run | IND vs TPE | Kabaddi | Hindi | Highlights | Asian Games 2026
India Crush Chinese Taipei 37-21 to Storm into Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Semifinals Unbeaten
The Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team continued its dominant run at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, defeating Chinese Taipei 37-21 in their final Group A match to secure a place in the semifinals as the group’s top seed.
India produced another commanding performance, combining explosive raiding with a disciplined defensive display to remain unbeaten in the group stage. The defending powerhouse took control from the opening whistle and never allowed Chinese Taipei to build momentum, finishing the first half with a comfortable 23-11 lead before sealing a convincing 16-point victory.
India Dominates from the Start
India wasted no time asserting its authority in the contest. An aggressive raiding strategy, backed by a rock-solid defense, helped the team establish early control and put Chinese Taipei under constant pressure.
By halftime, India had built a commanding 23-11 advantage, leaving the opposition with a mountain to climb.
Final Score
Team. Score
India. 37
Chinese Taipei 21
Match Highlights
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India maintained complete control from the opening minutes.
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A powerful raiding unit consistently earned valuable points.
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The defense successfully restricted Chinese Taipei’s comeback attempts.
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India finished the group stage unbeaten and qualified for the semifinals as the top team in Group A.
Star Performers
- Pawan Sehrawat delivered crucial raids that kept India’s momentum alive throughout the match.
- Arjun Deshwal showcased his speed and precision to trouble the opposition defense.
- Aslam Inamdar played an important all-round role with valuable contributions on both ends of the mat.
Chinese Taipei Shows Fight
Despite India’s dominance, Chinese Taipei produced several impressive defensive moments. Their defenders executed a double thigh hold and a couple of super tackles on Pawan Sehrawat, earning applause for their resilience.
However, those moments were not enough to halt India’s relentless scoring pace.
What’s Next for India?
With this victory, India finished first in Group A and advanced to the Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi semifinals without losing a single match.
The Indian team will now face either Pakistan or Thailand in the semifinal as they continue their quest for another Asian Games gold medal.
