Asian Games: Nepal enters semifinals in women's kabaddi
Summary
Nepal has reached the semifinals of the women’s kabaddi competition at the 20th Asian Games after defeating Sri Lanka 34-25 in Japan, securing at least a medal. Nepal also beat Malaysia 73-52 in the men’s kabaddi match, though the men’s team has already been eliminated.
Key Points
- Nepal defeated Sri Lanka 34-25 in the final group stage match of the women’s kabaddi competition at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
- The win sent Nepal into the semifinals and guaranteed the Nepali women’s team a kabaddi medal.
- Nepal had earlier beaten Thailand and lost to Chinese Taipei in Group B, while Chinese Taipei also advanced to the semifinals.
- Nepal’s men’s kabaddi team beat Malaysia 73-52 in a consolation match but had already been knocked out after three straight losses.
