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Indian Women's Kabaddi Team Wins Gold at Asian Beach Games 2025

Indian women's beach kabaddi team clinched the gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka 47-31 in the final at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. This marks India's sixth consecutive title in the event and the country's first gold at this edition. The men's team also advanced to the finals after a commanding 50-27 victory over Pakistan. The Asian Beach Games returned after a decade-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Key Points: India Women's Kabaddi Clinches Gold at Asian Beach Games 2025

  • India women's kabaddi wins 6th consecutive title
  • Defeats Sri Lanka 47-31 in final
  • First gold medal for India at 2025 Asian Beach Games
  • Men's team beats Pakistan 50-27 to reach final
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Women's Kabaddi team bags gold at Asian Beach Games in China, men's team in final

Indian women's beach kabaddi team defeats Sri Lanka 47-31 to win gold at Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. Men's team also advances to final.

"History made in Sanya, China! The Indian Women's Kabaddi team secures GOLD at the 6th Asian Beach Games, China - SAI Gandhinagar"

Sanya, April 27

Indian women's beach kabaddi team clinched the gold after defeating Sri Lanka comfortably in the final at the Asian Beach Games here on Monday.

India women registered a comfortable 47-31 win over Asian Beach Games champion Sri Lanka to win their sixth consecutive title. This is India's first Gold at this edition of the Asian Beach Games.

Earlier, the Indian women defeated Bangaldesh 50-31 in the semifinals to confirm the first medal.

"History made in Sanya, China! The Indian Women's Kabaddi team secures GOLD at the 6th Asian Beach Games, China, defeating Sri Lanka 47-31. This marks India's first medal of the games! The hard work put in at the SAI RC Gandhinagar national coaching camp has truly paid off," SAI Gandhinagar shared in X.

Meanwhile, the men's team also stormed into the finals after a commanding 50-27 victory over Pakistan and confirmed India's second medal.

Organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Asian Beach Games is a multi-sport event focused on beach and coastal disciplines. First held in Bali, Indonesia, in 2008, the Games showcase sports not always featured at the Asian Games.

The Asian Beach Games were last held in 2016 in Da Nang, Vietnam, and were initially scheduled to return in 2020. However, the Covid-19 pandemic led to a prolonged delay, with the event now resumed after a decade.

The 2026 edition is being staged entirely in the resort city of Sanya and India sent a 31-member contingent.

At the 2016 edition, India won 24 medals, including two gold, four silver and 18 bronze. The women's kabaddi team clinched gold, while the men's team settled for silver. India's other gold medal came in vocotruyen, where Shweta More triumphed in the women's 52kg event.

- IANS

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Priya S
So happy to see our girls dominate! 🇮🇳 But honestly, why does kabaddi get so little media coverage compared to cricket? These athletes train hard and win medals consistently. Hope this gold gets them the recognition they deserve.
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Vikram M
Fantastic news! 47-31 against Sri Lanka is a dominant win. The SAI coaching camp in Gandhinagar deserves credit for this consistency. Let's hope the men's team also brings gold tomorrow. Double delight waiting for us! 🥇🥇
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Ananya R
Six consecutive titles is incredible! But one thing bothers me—why is India sending only a 31-member contingent to such a big event? We have so much talent in beach sports. Government should invest more in these disciplines.
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Rohit P
What a comeback after the pandemic break! The women's team is unbeatable in beach kabaddi. And smashing Pakistan 50-27 in the semis? That must have felt extra special for our boys! 🇮🇳 Pride is real!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Indian sports closely, this is fantastic. The women's team has set a benchmark. But I wish the men's team had won gold in 2016—they missed by a whisker. This time, let's hope they go all the way!

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