The Bangladesh men's kabaddi team edged closer to securing an Asian Games medal after defeating Chinese Taipei in a thrilling 48-47 match in Nagoya, Japan, on Monday afternoon.
The victory followed a morning win against South Korea, putting Bangladesh in a strong position in Group A. In a tightly contested encounter against Chinese Taipei, Bangladesh led 24-20 at halftime before falling behind 35-36 in the second half. Redoubling their efforts in the final minutes, the team reclaimed a narrow lead and held on until the final whistle.
Under Asian Games kabaddi rules, all four semi-finalists are guaranteed at least a bronze medal. Placed alongside top-tier opponents including India, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, and host nation Japan, Bangladesh now needs a win against Japan to lock in second place in Group A and secure a semi-final berth.
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