# 17-year-old Nikita Kumari shines as India beat Iran to win kabaddi gold

> At 17, Haryana’s Nikita Kumari made a memorable senior debut for India, delivering a crucial performance in the final as the women’s kabaddi team defeated Iran to win gold at the international tournament on Saturday.

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:02:04.216Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T16:02:04.216Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Haryana, Indian squad representing the country at the International level, Nikita Kumari, attacking performance that gave India the impetus it needed in the final against Iran, captaining the Indian junior side, senior India debut

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- 2026-09-26T16:02:04.216Z - Hindustan Times: [17-year-old Nikita Kumari shines as India beat Iran to win kabaddi gold](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/17yearold-nikita-kumari-shines-as-india-beat-iran-to-win-kabaddi-gold-101790436878811.html)

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