India's Men's Kabaddi Team Prepares to Defend Gold at 2026 Asian Games
India's men's kabaddi team is preparing intensively for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, aiming to defend their gold medal from the 2022 Hangzhou Games. Key players like Pawan Sehrawat emphasize pride and responsibility in representing the country, viewing high expectations as motivation. Head coach Balwan Singh highlights the team's thorough preparation and cautions against underestimating opponents, noting the growing competitiveness of the sport. The competition runs from September 21 to 26, with both men's and women's teams targeting gold.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (74–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 15 Sept, 01:43 pm. Other outlets followed.