Asian Games 2026: India's kabaddi golden sweep; Murmu hails Toor, Prachi
Synopsis
India pulled off a historic kabaddi double at the Asian Games 2026, with both the men's and women's teams beating Iran in their respective finals — a golden sweep that President Droupadi Murmu celebrated publicly on X. Add Toor's third consecutive Asian Games medal and Prachi's 400m bronze, and this is shaping up as one of India's stronger continental outings.
Key Takeaways
India's men's kabaddi team defended its Asian Games title, defeating Iran 40-34 in the final at Asian Games 2026 .
The women's kabaddi team also won gold, beating Iran 37-34 , completing a 'golden sweep' hailed by President Droupadi Murmu .
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won silver in men's shot put with a best throw of 20.64 metres — his third consecutive Asian Games medal after golds in 2018 and 2022 .
Prachi Choudhary claimed bronze in the women's 400m , adding to India's athletics medal count.
President Murmu congratulated all three medallists in separate posts on X on 26 September 2026 .
President Droupadi Murmu on 26 September 2026 congratulated India's medal winners at the Asian Games 2026, calling the country's back-to-back gold medals in men's and women's kabaddi a 'golden sweep' and hailing victories by shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and sprinter Prachi Choudhary in individual events.
Kabaddi's Golden Sweep
The Indian men's kabaddi team successfully defended its Asian Games title, defeating Iran 40-34 in the final. Earlier, the Indian women's kabaddi team had also claimed gold, edging out Iran 37-34 in an equally tense summit clash. The twin victories mark a landmark moment for Indian kabaddi at the continental level.
In a post on X, President Murmu wrote: 'My heartiest congratulations to our Men's Kabaddi Team on winning the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026 and successfully defending the title. With the Women's Team also securing Gold, India has achieved a golden sweep in Kabaddi. This historic double triumph reflects the teams' skill, composure, resilience and exceptional teamwork, which carried them through to victory.'
Toor's Third Consecutive Asian Games Medal
Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor claimed the silver medal in the men's shot put with a best throw of 20.64 metres. Notably, Toor had won gold at both the 2018 Jakarta and 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, making his silver in Aichi-Nagoya his third consecutive Asian Games medal — a rare feat in Indian athletics.
The President acknowledged the achievement on X: 'Heartiest congratulations to Tajinderpal Singh Toor on winning the Silver Medal in the Men's Shot Put at the Asian Games 2026 and securing your third consecutive Asian Games medal. Your strong throws and steady performance demonstrate your strength, skill and consistency.'
Prachi Choudhary's Bronze in Women's 400m
Sprinter Prachi Choudhary added another athletics medal to India's tally, finishing on the podium in the women's 400m event at the Asian Games 2026. President Murmu posted: 'Hearty congratulations to Prachi Choudhary on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's 400m at the Asian Games 2026. Your determined performance on the track reflects your hard work and dedication. My best wishes to you for many more achievements.'
India's Broader Performance at Asian Games 2026
This comes amid what has been a strong outing for India at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. The kabaddi double gold echoes India's dominant run in the sport at past editions — a discipline where the country has historically been the continent's strongest force. Toor's consistency across three editions underlines the depth Indian athletics has been building at the continental level. All eyes will now be on India's overall medal standings as the Games progress.
Point of View
Yet a testament to longevity in a physically punishing event. What's worth watching is whether India's athletics pipeline, of which Prachi Choudhary is a signal, can convert individual podium finishes into a broader structural shift in track-and-field performance at Asian Games level.
NationPress
26 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's 'golden sweep' in kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026?
India's 'golden sweep' refers to both the men's and women's kabaddi teams winning gold medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. The men's team defeated Iran 40-34 and the women's team beat Iran 37-34 in their respective finals, with President Droupadi Murmu using the phrase to describe the historic double triumph.
How did Tajinderpal Singh Toor perform at the Asian Games 2026?
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the silver medal in the men's shot put with a best throw of 20.64 metres at the Asian Games 2026. This was his third consecutive Asian Games medal, having won gold at both the 2018 Jakarta and 2022 Hangzhou editions.
Who is Prachi Choudhary and what did she win?
Prachi Choudhary is an Indian sprinter who won the bronze medal in the women's 400m at the Asian Games 2026. Her podium finish added an athletics medal to India's tally at the continental Games.
What did President Droupadi Murmu say about India's Asian Games medals?
President Droupadi Murmu posted congratulatory messages on X for all three medallists on 26 September 2026. She described the kabaddi double gold as a 'historic double triumph' reflecting 'skill, composure, resilience and exceptional teamwork', and personally acknowledged Toor's consistency and Prachi's dedication.
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The Asian Games 2026 are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Games have seen India mount a strong challenge across multiple disciplines, including the historic kabaddi golden sweep.
