Bangladesh women’s kabaddi team secure bronze

The Bangladesh women's kabaddi team has stormed into the semi-finals of the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, guaranteeing the nation at least a bronze medal following a resounding victory over Chinese Taipei.

Building on a highly impressive opening win against Thailand, the women in red and green maintained their flawless run on Saturday.

While Chinese Taipei attempted to keep pace during the early exchanges, Bangladesh quickly asserted their dominance on the sand to establish a comfortable 25-11 lead by the interval.

The second half saw the Bangladeshi side step up a gear, attacking with ruthless precision and leaving their opponents frustrated and reeling.

They ultimately sealed a comprehensive 59-20 triumph, underscoring their credentials as serious title contenders.

Under the tournament's format, progressing to the final four assures Bangladesh of a spot on the podium.

This latest masterclass follows a commanding 51-34 victory over a formidable Thai outfit in their opening fixture, generating a wave of momentum and soaring confidence within the camp.

The squad's focus will now shift to Sunday, where they will face Nepal in a crucial encounter to determine the group winners.

On the other side, it has been a deeply frustrating campaign for the Bangladesh men's kabaddi team, who have now suffered their second consecutive defeat of the competition.

Following an initial loss to Pakistan, the men's side were beaten 47-31 by Iran, capping off a disappointing run of form for the squad.