The Indian women's Kabaddi team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, defending their title from the previous edition. The team defeated Iran in a closely contested final.
On October 16, 2026, Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, met members of the Indian women’s Kabaddi team at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The team had defended their Asian Games title by securing the gold medal after defeating Iran 37-34 in a closely contested final on September 26, 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Shri Vaishnaw congratulated the Indian Railways’ women sportspersons on their gold medal victory. He commended the players for making the Tricolour proud and bringing laurels to the country through their dedication, determination, and sporting excellence. The team was coached by Neeta Moreshwar Dadwe and captained by Pushpa Rana.
The Railway sportspersons who met the Minister included Head Coach Neeta Moreshwar Dadwe of South Central Railway; Ritu Negi of South Central Railway; Pooja of Northern Railway; Pinky Roy of South Central Railway; Sonali Vishnu Shingate and Raj Rani of Western Railway.
Indian Railways has a long record of nurturing sporting talent through the Railway Sports Promotion Board. Its sportspersons have represented India at major international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. Through institutional support and opportunities to pursue sporting careers alongside employment, Indian Railways continues to contribute to the development of sporting talent in the country.
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