Overview
- The toss in Bahrain on October 20 saw India captain Ishant Rathee refuse a handshake, with customary handshakes exchanged by both teams after the match.
- India remained unbeaten with earlier wins over Bangladesh 83–19 and Sri Lanka 89–16 to lead the standings, with Iran in second place.
- Kabaddi is featuring for the first time at the Asian Youth Games, with seven teams competing in a round-robin format.
- Reports link the non-handshake to a wider trend observed in recent India–Pakistan encounters, including incidents during the Asia Cup and the women’s World Cup.
- The tournament’s final matches are scheduled for October 23 following India’s dominant run through the group stage.