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India thump Japan 49-24 in Asian Games kabaddi opener
India began their men's kabaddi title defence at the 2026 Asian Games with a 49, 24 win over hosts Japan in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. Ashu Malik led the raiders with a three-point…
India began their men's kabaddi title defence at the 2026 Asian Games with a 49, 24 win over hosts Japan in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. Ashu Malik led the raiders with a three-point Super Raid early, while India's defence forced four All-Outs in the Group A opener at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium.
India led 31-9 at halftime after controlling the first half. Japan fought back in the second half, winning it 18-15, but India's defence held. India have won eight of the last nine Asian Games kabaddi golds. Their next Group A match will determine progress in the tournament.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both sources report straight facts with no discernible slant. NDTV's preview is a basic 'when and where' guide, Telangana Today's match report is a rigorous play-by-play with full statistics. The uniform coverage reflects kabaddi's status as a non-political sport where match facts speak for themselves. The standout takeaway is India's 49, 24 start, but the 18-15 second half suggests Japan's tactical adjustment will be Japan's test against later opponents. India's next Group A match will show if that half was a blip or a trend.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com (neutral report), telanganatoday.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
