Sport · India Bureau
India dominates kabaddi at Asian Games, stays atop Group A
The Indian men's kabaddi team delivered a commanding 63-31 victory over South Korea at the Asian Games on Tuesday, maintaining their unbeaten record in Group A fixtures.
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India's defending champions showcased their dominance throughout the encounter, establishing a commanding 34-14 advantage at the halfway stage before extending their control in the second half with a 29-17 victory in that period.
The Indian side mounted 38 successful raids to accumulate points, while adding 17 bonus points to their tally. They also secured six points through all-outs and two through super tackles. South Korea managed 23 points from opposition outs and eight bonus points in a one-sided affair.
India opened their title defence with an impressive 49-24 victory over hosts Japan in their opening group fixture. With two wins secured, they now sit comfortably atop Group A standings.
The team faces Bangladesh on Wednesday before concluding their group stage campaign against Chinese Taipei on Thursday. In parallel, India's women's kabaddi team secured a victory over Bangladesh in their opening match on Monday and will test themselves against Iran in their second group fixture on Wednesday.