05 October,2023 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Seven-time champions India thrashed Chinese Taipei 50-27 in a Group A match to enter the semifinals of the men's kabaddi competition and ensure a medal at the Asian Games 2023 here on Thursday.
The victory took India atop the points table, with Chinese Taipei now in the second spot.
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In kabaddi, the two losing semifinalists have been awarded bronze medals since the 2010 edition at Guangzhou.
India inflicted three all-outs on their opponents while the Raiders notched four bonus points.
The Indians led Chinese Taipei 28-12 in the first half before pocketing 22 more points as against their opponent's 15 in the second period.
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Chinese Taipei also made an all-out on the Indian team.
India will face Japan in their final group match later on Thursday.
India were bronze medallist in the 2018 edition in Jakarta.
(With Agency Inputs)