India achieved the magical figure of 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games after the women’s kabaddi team defeated Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a thrilling final to clinch gold in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday(7 October 2023)

• India was held to a 34-34 draw by the same opponent in the group stage but the women in blue managed to run down the clock with a one-point lead at the end in the summit clash.
• The Indian team led 14-9 at half-time courtesy a super raid from Pooja. It extended the advantage to seven points after the match resumed before Chinese Taipei reeled off five straight points.
• Chinese Taipei, the 2018 bronze medallist, inflicted the first all out of the match on India to go 21-19 up after trailing 14-19 at one stage. 
• With time running out and the score reading 24-24, Pooja got a crucial touch point following a successful review. The women in blue kept calm in the final two raids to run down the clock and seal the victory. 
• India, the 2010 and 2014 champion, reclaimed the gold medal after a shock defeat against Iran in the 2018 final. 
• At the ongoing Asian Games, India has 25 gold, 35 silver and 40 bronze medals.