Sonepat, Aug. 20 -- Ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, the Iran national women's kabaddi team took part in a series of practice matches at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sonipat centre.

The purpose of the six-day practice camp was to ensure a valuable cross-border learning ground for both nations, looking forward to strong performances at the games in Aichi-Nagoya, according to a press release.

The Iranian team arrived in Sonipat on August 13, playing practice games against the Indian women's kabaddi team as well as other local sides at the SAI campus. The practice games, while primarily intended to prepare Iran for the Asian Games, also provided Indian players with the opportunity to test themselves against an international side and g...