Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Summary

Nepal won bronze in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium. The result gave Nepal its second medal of the ongoing Asian Games.

Key Points
  • Nepal secured bronze in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after a 48-24 semifinal loss to India.
  • India led 31-17 at halftime and pulled away further in the second half to reach the final.
  • Nepal reached the semifinal by beating Thailand and Sri Lanka in the group stage, despite a loss to Chinese Taipei.
  • The bronze medal is Nepal’s second medal at the ongoing Asian Games.
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