Nepal Women's Kabaddi Team Defeats Thailand in Asian Games
Summary
Nepal's women's kabaddi team edged Thailand 46-43 in their opening Group B match at the 20th Asian Games in Japan after a strong second-half comeback. Nepal had trailed 15-24 at halftime but overturned the deficit to claim a three-point win.
Key Points
- Nepal defeated Thailand 46-43 in its first Group B match of the women's kabaddi competition at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
- The Nepali team trailed 15-24 at halftime before mounting a strong comeback in the second half.
- Eight teams are competing in the women's kabaddi event, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals.
- Nepal had also competed in women's kabaddi at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and previously reached the group stage.
