India shines at Asian Games 2026, wins seven medals on Saturday including two golds in Kabaddi
Saturday proved to be a highly successful day for India at the 2026 Asian Games. Both the Indian men's and women's Kabaddi teams secured gold medals by defeating Iran. According to NDTV India, India bagged a total of seven medals on July 26, including the two golds in Kabaddi, as athletes continued to make the nation proud across various disciplines.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVThe dominance of Indian athletes continues at the 2026 Asian Games. Saturday proved to be a 'Golden Day' for India, as the national teams asserted their supremacy on the Kabaddi mat. According to NDTV India, both the Indian men's and women's Kabaddi teams defeated Iran in their respective final matches to clinch gold medals.
This double success in Kabaddi has brought immense joy to Indian sports fans. In both encounters against Iran, the Indian players displayed exceptional technique and composure. This victory has provided a significant boost to India's position in the Asian Games medal tally.
India secured a total of seven medals on Saturday. Beyond the two gold medals in Kabaddi, Indian athletes delivered impressive performances in other sporting events as well. However, the day also brought some disappointing news from the sports world, including a setback involving Virat Kohli, the details of which remain to be clarified.
India's performance at the Asian Games has been consistently improving over the past few days. The impact of the athletes' hard work and rigorous preparation is now clearly visible in the medal standings. Members of the Indian contingent are consistently winning medals across various disciplines.
Sports experts believe that this victory in Kabaddi serves as a major encouragement for Indian sports. There is a strong possibility that India will secure more medals in other events in the coming days. The athletes are preparing for their upcoming matches with full energy.
There is a celebratory atmosphere across the country regarding this achievement by the Indian athletes. Fans on social media are also congratulating the athletes for their success. This edition of the 2026 Asian Games is being recorded as a memorable chapter in the history of Indian sports.
The administration and the Ministry of Sports have also congratulated all the medal winners for their outstanding achievements. India's focus is now set on winning more medals in the subsequent competitions.