India men's kabaddi team rout Thailand to storm into Asian Games 2026 final
India will face the winner between Chinese Taipei and Iran in the other semi-final
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India produced a commanding display in the men’s kabaddi competition at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating Thailand 66-28 in the semi-final at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Friday morning to book their place in the final.
The Indian men’s kabaddi team began on the front foot, with their raiders consistently finding bonus points while a tight defensive unit put Thailand under pressure.
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Devank Dalal proved particularly difficult to contain, helping India inflict an early all-out. Thailand responded through Supawit Somrat’s back hold on Ayan Lohchab and a three-point Super Raid from Theeradet Chaisit, who then stepped up again to inflict an all-out on India and bring Thailand back into the contest.
India’s offence, spearheaded by Devank Dalal and Arjun Deshwal, continued to find points, but Chaisit kept Thailand in the contest with a series of successful raids. India regained control towards the end of the half, securing another All-Out to extend their advantage and head into the break with a 37-18 lead.
Devank Dalal continued his impressive run after the interval, with Ayan Lohchab also contributing in attack as India maintained the pressure. Chaisit continued to provide Thailand with points, but the Indian raiders repeatedly opened up the gap, eventually securing another All-Out to further extend their advantage.
India’s defence then stepped up midway through the second half, with Aslam Inamdar making contributions at both ends of the mat as the team tightened its grip on the contest.
Thailand struggled to find an answer to India’s relentless raiding, allowing the defending champions to pull further clear and close out a comprehensive 66-28 victory.
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India’s 66 points included 43 from outs, 15 bonus points, and eight all-out points, while Thailand managed 20 outs, five bonus points, two All-Out points, and one technical point. India will now face the winner of the second semi-final between Chinese Taipei and Iran in the gold-medal match at 2:30 PM tomorrow.
What was the score in the India vs Thailand match men’s kabaddi semi-finals at Asian Games 2026?
India defeated Thailand 66-28 in the semi-final at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Friday.
Who will India face in the men’s kabaddi final at the Asian Games 2026?
India will face the winner of the semifinal between Chinese Taipei and Iran in the gold-medal match, scheduled for 2:30 PM the following day.
Who were India’s key performers against Thailand?
Devank Dalal and Arjun Deshwal led India’s raiding attack, while Aslam Inamdar contributed at both ends as the defence tightened its grip in the second half.
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