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 defence.
The teams' consistent strength on the mat was evident in their dominant group stage wins against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bahrain, and Thailand.
Author's summary: India's young kabaddi teams won double gold at Asian Youth Games 2025.