By Sachit Subba • Other Sports • Sep 21, 2026 09:17 AM • 60 views
On Monday, 21 September 2026, Nepal opened its men's kabaddi campaign with a 59-48 loss to Thailand at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium. Although Nepal kept the score within four points at half-time, it couldn't match Thailand's scoring drive after the break, and Thailand pulled away to win by 11 points.
Nepal trailed 24-28 at the break, with the match within reach after a competitive first half. Yet in the second period, Thailand outscored Nepal 31-24. Nepal finished with 48 points and Thailand with 59, securing the win.
This outcome put Nepal at an early disadvantage in the first match, with Ghanshyam Roka Magar captaining the team and Bishnu Datt Bhatt coaching. According to the official match report, Nepal scored 29 raid points, 18 tackle points, and one super point.
As it moves on to its next match against Pakistan, Nepal will have to evaluate its performance in the first game.
