Indian Railway Minister Congratulates Womens Kabaddi Team on Asian Games Gold
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the Indian womens kabaddi team for winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
New Delhi, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with the Indian women’s kabaddi team at the Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. The team recently secured a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Present at the meeting were team captain Pushpa Rana and coach Neeta Moreswar Dadve.
The Indian women’s kabaddi team triumphed in a fiercely contested final against Iran, winning 37-34 on September 26, 2026. This victory allowed them to retain their title at the Asian Games.
In the kabaddi tournament, eight teams were divided into two groups. India was placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, host nation Japan, and Iran, while Group B included Sri Lanka, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Nepal.
Minister Vaishnaw congratulated the players on their gold medal achievement, commending their dedication, determination, and sporting skills. He emphasized that these athletes have brought honor to the nation and elevated the pride of the tricolor.
Among the players who met with the minister were Neeta Moreswar Dadve, chief coach from South Central Railway; Ritu Negi from South Central Railway; Pooja from Northern Railway; Pinky Roy from South Central Railway; and Sonali Vishnu Shingte and Raj Rani from Western Railway.
The Indian Railways has a long-standing tradition of promoting sports talent through its Railway Sports Promotion Board. Its athletes have represented India in major international competitions, including the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. By providing institutional support and job opportunities, Indian Railways continues to contribute to the development of sports talent in the country.
