Key Takeaways:
- Nepal won bronze in women's kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games
- India defeated Nepal 48-24 in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium
- Nepal reached the last four after defeating Thailand and Sri Lanka in the group stage
- The bronze medal is Nepal's second medal of the ongoing Asian Games
Nepal secured a bronze medal in women's kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.
India established control of the match early, taking a 31-17 lead at halftime before extending its advantage with a 17-7 second-half performance to seal victory and a place in the final.
Nepal advanced to the semifinal after a competitive group-stage campaign. The team defeated Thailand, suffered a loss against Chinese Taipei, and then secured a place in the knockout stage by beating Sri Lanka in its final group match.
The result marked a repeat of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, where Nepal was also eliminated by India in the women's kabaddi semifinal.
Despite the defeat, the bronze medal adds to Nepal's achievements at the Games and becomes the country's second medal at the ongoing 20th Asian Games.