Indian Kabaddi team refuses handshake after defeating Pakistan 81-26

The Kabaddi match played between India and Pakistan in the ongoing third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain created a lot of buzz in the sports world. The Indian team almost confirmed its place in the semi-finals by defeating Pakistan by a huge margin of 81-26. But more than this victory, the moment when the Indian captain refused to shake hands with the Pakistan captain before the match was more discussed. This incident is becoming more and more viral on social media and fans are associating it with patriotism. The excitement of the match: This match took place during the Asian Youth Games 2025 held in Bahrain. India did not give a single chance to Pakistan in the entire match. From the start, Indian raiders and defenders performed strongly. India scored more than 40 points in the first half itself, while Pakistan’s team struggled to reach the figure of 10. In the second half, the Indian team took a more aggressive approach. The defense led by the captain repeatedly “all out” the opponents. Finally, the score of the match ended at 81-26, which is considered a very big difference in any international Kabaddi match. Handshake controversy Before the start of the match, when the captains of both teams came for the toss, according to tradition there had to be a handshake. But the Indian captain refused to shake hands with the Pakistani captain. This scene was caught on camera and in no time it went viral on social media. Many praised it by calling it “no handshake, no mercy” (no handshake, no mercy), while some called it against the spirit of the game. Nevertheless, the move is seen as a symbol of patriotism among Indian fans. Continuous winning streak: Even before this, the Indian team was doing brilliantly in the tournament. They defeated Bangladesh 83-19 and Sri Lanka 89-16. In both these matches, Team India played a completely one-sided game. The win against Pakistan further strengthened this series and made the team among the strong contenders for the title. The aim of the Indian team is now to reach the finals and win the gold medal. Looking at the confidence and fitness of the young players, it seems that India will return as champions this time. Pakistan’s defeat and response The Pakistani team was struggling throughout the match. Their poachers repeatedly fell into the trap of the Indian defenders. After the match, the faces of Pakistani players were visible with disappointment. At the same time, the Indian team celebrated the victory by waving the tricolor in the stadium. Share this story Tags