Kathmandu, September 23
Nepal lost its second match of the women’s kabaddi competition at the 20th Asian Games, falling to Chinese Taipei.
In the match held Wednesday afternoon at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Japan, Nepal was defeated by Chinese Taipei 37-18.
The first half ended level at 13-13. However, Nepal’s performance dropped off badly in the second half, conceding the half 24-5 and losing the match 37-18.
Nepal had defeated Thailand in its first match, while Chinese Taipei had beaten Sri Lanka.
The 8-team kabaddi competition is divided into groups of 4 nations. Nepal’s group includes Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Chinese Taipei.
Nepal will now play its final group-stage match against Sri Lanka on Thursday, after which its qualification for the semifinals will be determined.
