India's Under-18 boys' and girls' kabaddi teams won gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, remaining undefeated throughout the competition.
The girls' team defeated Iran 75-21 in the final, with a standout performance from raider Neha Patel, who scored 28 points, and defender Riya Singh, who led a strong defense.
The boys' team also won gold, defeating Iran 35-32 in a closely contested final, after dominating their group stage matches against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bahrain, and Thailand.
The girls' team amassed 312 points while conceding just 89 over five matches, showcasing their impressive strength and consistency.
Author's summary: India's Under-18 kabaddi teams win double gold at Asian Youth Games 2025.