Kathmandu, September 24 — Nepal’s women’s kabaddi team has advanced to the semifinals of the women’s kabaddi competition at the 20th Asian Games in Japan after defeating Sri Lanka. With their place in the last four confirmed, Nepal have secured at least a bronze medal.
In the final group-stage match held at Tokai Gymnasium on Thursday, Nepal defeated Sri Lanka 34–25 to book their place in the semifinals.
Competing in Group B, Nepal began the tournament with a 46–43 victory over Thailand. They then suffered a 37–18 defeat against Chinese Taipei before defeating Sri Lanka in their final group match.
With two wins and one loss, Nepal finished the group stage with a semifinal berth. Chinese Taipei also advanced to the semifinals from Group B, while Thailand were eliminated after Nepal’s victory over Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka lost all three of their group-stage matches.
Nepal’s women’s kabaddi team had also won a bronze medal at the previous edition of the Asian Games. The team has now secured another medal at this year’s Games.
Nepal will face either Iran or India in the semifinal.
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