Nepal women’s kabaddi team edges Thailand, men’s team crashes out
Summary
Nepal’s women’s kabaddi team opened their 20th Asian Games campaign with a thrilling 46-43 win over Thailand in Nagoya, overcoming a nine-point first-half deficit. The men’s team exited after three defeats in four group-stage matches, including losses to Thailand, Pakistan and Iran.
Key Points
- Nepal’s women’s kabaddi team defeated Thailand 46-43 at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
- The women trailed by nine points at halftime but recovered strongly in the second half, with bonus points proving decisive.
- Captain Manmati Bist said the comeback came after the team adjusted to Thailand’s raids in the final seven minutes.
- Nepal’s men’s kabaddi team crashed out after losing three of their four group-stage matches, including defeats to Thailand, Pakistan and Iran.
