Asian Games: Nepal enters semifinals in women's kabaddi

Summary

Nepal has entered the semifinals of the women’s kabaddi competition at the 20th Asian Games after defeating Sri Lanka 34-25 in Japan. The win secures Nepal a medal in kabaddi, while the men’s team also ended its campaign with a 73-52 consolation victory over Malaysia.

Key Points
  • Nepal defeated Sri Lanka 34-25 in the final group-stage match to reach the women’s kabaddi semifinals at the 20th Asian Games.
  • The result secures Nepal a medal in kabaddi, following the women’s team’s bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.
  • Nepal’s men’s kabaddi team beat Malaysia 73-52 in its final group-stage match.
  • The men’s team had already been knocked out after three straight losses.
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