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Asian Games 2026: President Murmu, Mandaviya hail India's historic kabaddi golden sweep

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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India's men's kabaddi team for winning gold and defending its Asian Games title, while praising both the men's and women's teams for securing a golden sweep.

President Murmu lauded their skill, composure, resilience and teamwork behind the double triumph.

India produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Iran 40-34 and clinch the gold medal in the men's kabaddi competition at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday.

Read more: Asian Games 2026: Tajinderpal Singh Toor's hat-trick bid ends in silver as rain, injuries hamper Indian shot putter

"My heartiest congratulations to our Men's Kabaddi Team on winning the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026 and successfully defending the title. With the Women's Team also securing Gold, India has achieved a golden sweep in Kabaddi. This historic double triumph reflects the teams' skill, composure, resilience and exceptional teamwork, which carried them through to victory," President Murmu wrote in an X post.

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