The Indian women’s beach kabaddi team secured the gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka in a comfortable victory at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. This victory marked India’s sixth consecutive title and their first gold at this edition of the games. In the final, India women outplayed Sri Lanka with a score of 47-31.
In the semifinals, the Indian women’s team had a convincing win over Bangladesh with a score of 50-31, securing their spot in the final match. The men’s team also performed exceptionally, advancing to the finals after a dominant 50-27 victory against Pakistan, ensuring India’s second medal at the event. The Asian Beach Games, organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), focus on beach and coastal disciplines, showcasing sports not typically featured at the Asian Games.
The Asian Beach Games, which were last held in 2016 in Da Nang, Vietnam, have returned after a prolonged delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The current edition is taking place in Sanya, with India sending a 31-member contingent to participate. In the previous 2016 edition, India had a successful outing, winning a total of 24 medals, including two gold, four silver, and 18 bronze. The women’s kabaddi team had secured gold, while the men’s team had earned silver.
